Rules for Attorneys – Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Effective August 1, 2009
Notices, deeds clerk returns and bid forms must be on 8 ½” by 11” paper. All forms must have the Sheriff’s file number in the upper right corner. Documents without the file number in the upper right corner will NOT be processed. All forms MUST be completely filled out with accurate information. Deeds must be one (1) page. If second page is needed, the legal description may be an attachment, BUT the street address and parcel number must be spelled out in the area where deed indicates legal description is attached. Deeds without the signature/notary page on front will NOT BE SIGNED!
Clerk Returns, Deeds and Sales Disclosures, along with checks payable to the Marion County Auditor and Marion County Recorder for the appropriate amounts, must be received within two (2) days after the date of Sheriff’s sale.
Any property taxes that are due and owing, and for which the due date has passed as of the date of the sheriff’s sale, and/or any amount of redemption where a certificate of sale is outstanding, MUST be paid prior to bidding. Cancelled check, receipt from Treasurer and/or Auditor or print-out for the Treasurer’s office will be necessary to verify payments. The Sheriff’s office will continue to research delinquent taxes and provide that information on cost sheets.
ALL full judgment bids MUST have bid justifications IF bid is higher than what the Sheriff’s office shows on cost sheets.
All assignments must be presented in writing and file stamped by the Marion County Clerk prior to bidding.
PLAINTIFF BIDS ARE DUE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SALE
ALL COST CHECKS ARE DUE ON SALE DAY.
No properties may be removed after 12:00 P.M. of the date of sale without a court order.
The $200.00 USER FEE will be assessed on all sales for which the Sheriff’s Department has received a notice for publication.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WILL RESULT WITH REMOVAL OF PROPERTY.