Claiming surplus funds in Shelby County
Surplus from sales in Shelby County is held by the county office that conducted the sale, typically the clerk, auditor, or treasurer. We confirm the holding office before anything is filed.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2329.44 governs judicial execution and mortgage-sale excess, sent by the officer to the court clerk within 45 days after confirmation, followed by statutory debtor notice. For balances of at least $500, unclaimed money follows §§ 2335.34–.35 after 90 days from the last required notice under § 2329.44(A)(1)(d). That is a transfer or disposition trigger, not automatic loss of all rights. Demand payment promptly from the clerk or later custodian.