You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: Wisconsin, money left over after a tax-deed sale

Who holds it: County treasurer of the county that took the tax deed and sold the property

How long: The county mails you the net proceeds. If the payment is returned or not claimed within 1 year of mailing, it becomes county unclaimed funds under s. 59.66(2).

How you claim: Watch for the county treasurer's certified or registered letter after the county takes the tax deed. Keep your address current and contact the treasurer after the sale. The county sends the net proceeds.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Watch for the treasurer's certified or registered notice sent to your tax-bill address.
2. Keep your mailing address current with the county treasurer.
3. After the county sells, look for the mailed payment.
4. If more than a year has passed, ask the county treasurer about its published unclaimed-funds list.

Documents

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

What it costs you

No claim fee in the statute. The county mails the payment.

If someone offers to do it for you

• Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• Wis. Stat. § 75.36 (county sale; proceeds to former owner): https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/75/36