Are the tax deed sales advertised in a newspaper?
Yes. Tax Deed Sales are advertised in the Daily Commercial. The contact number for the Daily Commercial is (352) 365-8200. • Do I have to register with the Clerk’s Office before the sale? Yes, please arrive a few minutes prior to the start of the sale to register. As part of the registration process, you must have proper identification, such as a driver’s license, in order to have your signature notarized. All prospective bidders must register in order to bid at the tax deed sale. • Is there a deposit required to bid on property at a tax deed sale? Per Florida Statute 197.542(2), the Clerk’s Office will collect a non refundable $200 cash deposit from the highest bidder at the time of the sale. This deposit will be applied to the sale price when full payment is made. If full payment is not received within 24 hours of the tax deed sale, the deposit will be forfeited. • What if I need additional information regarding a property being sold at a tax deed sale? Additional information can be
