Hard to claim
Court motion
Not stated
Blount County, TN
Blount County Clerk & Master (Stephen S. Ogle)
Verified against official sources Oct 27, 2026
Why this difficulty
Requires a court petition or motion, service on parties, and a hearing.
- Verified motion and hearing before the Chancellor
- List only by public records request
Deadline
No fixed statutory deadline; funds presumed abandoned one year after the redemption period. Funds are released 30 days after the order.
What's required
- Verified Motion to Claim Excess Proceeds
- $75 fee (cash, money order or certified check)
- Recorded ownership/heirship document >30 days before hearing
- Service ≥30 days before hearing
Fees: $75 — cash, money order or certified check.
Verified Motion to Claim Excess ProceedsThird parties & recovery agents
No third-party rules published.
Surplus list
By records request
Open official listHolding office
Step-by-step walkthrough (5 steps)
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Official sources
Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the holding office before filing.