IMPORTANT: You MUST have the correct Lien Year and Index Number on all surplus forms. Please refer to the Schedule “A” attached to the Order Confirming Surplus; the Index Number claimants should use is noted next to the parcel.
To claim surplus funds, you can hire an attorney or use the following information to obtain the court order yourself. The Court Clerk, County Treasurer and County Clerk’s Office cannot provide any legal advice or guidance on the claims process.
The link to NYS claim forms can be found below. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page:
https://www.nycourts.gov/forms/foreclosure/index.shtml
2023 Auction - Report of Surplus Tax Sale Proceeds
2023 Auction - Report of NO Surplus Tax Sale Proceeds
2023 Auction - Decision and Order of the Hon. James R. Farrell, Sullivan County Court Judge
