Claiming surplus funds in Adams County
Surplus from sales in Adams 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.
RCW 61.24.080(1), (3) governs deed-of-trust proceeds, with surplus deposited with the superior court clerk, eliminated liens attaching by priority and payment ordered on motion. RCW 61.24.080(3) sets no fixed initial surplus-motion deadline. Serve the motion at least 20 days before hearing and file in the superior court where sale occurred. Property-redemption timing is separate.