Sheriff's Office - Administration543 2nd Street • Columbus, IN 47201 Sheriff's Sale: Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Do we (Sheriff’s Office) have the key to the house? A: Our office does not handle any showings of the house. We do not take custody of the residence prior to the sale. Q: How many rooms are in it and what does it look like? A: We do not inspect the residence prior to the sale, nor do we look inside and find out about the condition of the house. Q: How much do they owe on it? Is there a second mortgage on it? A: Your lending institution, or financier should assist you with this information. If all else fails, you might consider looking it up at the county recorders office. This is all public information. You will need the parcel number and physical address for this task. Q: When do I have to pay for it, and can I just put down a third of it or one half of it now & pay the rest later. A: Full payment is due at the close of the business day of the sale. The department's office worker's day ends at 4 pm. Q: How do I pay for it? A: We accept cash in United States currency(large bills only), certified bank checks and or other official bank payments approved by the County Treasurers Office. We DO NOT accept personal checks at any time. Q: Am I responsible for any back taxes or pre-existing debts owed to the financial lien holders? A: The purchaser is and will be held responsible for all of these debts. The Sheriffs Office attempts to retrieve these prior to the sale. This is not possible 100 percent of the time. The county Treasurers Office will have these fees on hand and the deed will not be approved until the debts are paid in full. Q: How is the deed made out and how long does it take? A: The deed information is attached to this web site, that is directed from the County Auditors office. To keep the process moving in a swift manner, we suggest you follow this informative set of instructions. After clearing the Treasurers Office of any taxes or liens, the deed is then passed to the Auditors Office, where the deed is titled as instructed on the paper work provided by the purchaser(s). If you have any further questions, feel free to contact my office
at (812) 379-1718. If I am out, you will be connected to my voice
mail, leave a detailed message with your question(s). I will respond
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