What if I need additional information regarding a property being sold at a tax deed sale?
Additional information can be found on our website by clicking the “Tax Deeds” icon under Quick Links on the homepage. Once you have read and agreed to the disclaimer, you will be directed to a Tax Deed search screen where you may select various search criteria. After receiving your search results, click “View” under the Detail column to see additional information as well as view various documents pertaining to the certificate. Public Access terminals are also available for use in the Lake County Public Records Center. • How do I find out if there are any liens or encumbrances on a property being sold at a tax deed sale? An ownership and encumbrance report for each certificate is found in the tax deed file on our website. However, the Clerk’s Office is not responsible for any discrepancies or omissions on this report and it is the responsibility of the buyer to research the property that he/she is interested in purchasing. • If I am the highest bidder at a sale, how long do I have to p
