Wisconsin · money left over after a foreclosure sale

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

Clerk of the circuit court where the sheriff or referee paid in the surplus

How long

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

How you claim

File a written notice with the clerk of court stating you are entitled to the surplus and the nature and amount of your claim. The court decides after 8 days' notice to the others.

Wis. Stat. § 846.162 (disposition of surplus)

If someone offers to do it for you

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

Checklist: Wisconsin, money left over after a foreclosure sale

Who holds it: Clerk of the circuit court where the sheriff or referee paid in the surplus

How long: Not researched yet — ask the clerk

How you claim: File a written notice with the clerk of court stating you are entitled to the surplus and the nature and amount of your claim. The court decides after 8 days' notice to the others.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

Confirm with the clerk of circuit court that surplus was paid in after the sheriff's sale.
File a written notice of claim with that clerk.
Attend the hearing. Others who appeared or filed claims get 8 days' notice.

Documents

Written notice of claim filed with the clerk of court

What it costs you

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

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. § 846.162 (disposition of surplus): https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/846/162

Source: Wis. Stat. § 846.162; Wis. Stat. §846.10(3); Wis. Stat. §59.66(2). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.