Sheriff's Sale

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                                                                 SHERIFF’S SALE GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

All sales are conducted on the second floor, in the central lobby area of the Lafayette County Courthouse, 626 Main ST. in Darlington, WI.  Guests preferring elevator access to the second floor should park and use the Washington St. entrance at the rear of the building.  All sales will be held on Mondays, beginning at 10:00 AM (Courthouse Holidays excluded).

SALE PROCEDURES

Bids may be placed in person or via fax, (if the faxed bid is submitted 24 hrs. prior to the start of the sale) to FAX line 608-776-4810.   Traditionally, a bank or lending institution or their attorney will place the first bid; and any guest may also bid.  The property will go to the highest bidder.   Successful bidders are required to have 10% of their bid in cash, a money order or certified check, made payable to the Lafayette County Clerk of Circuit Courts.  The successful bidder is reminded they are also responsible for all legal liens, encumbrances and unpaid real estate taxes.  Please contact the following Lafayette County Departments for more information on liens and taxes:

          Register of Deeds          (608) 776-4838
          Clerk of Circuit Court    (608) 776-4832
          Treasurer’s Office         (608) 776-4862

FEES

The fee for posting and conducting a Sheriff’s Sale is $150.00, payable to the Lafayette Co. Sheriff’s Office, prior to the scheduled sale date.  Real Estate Transfer Fees may be required by third-party buyers; be sure to check the Notice of Sale.  If the Notice of Sale states this, the successful bidder must also pay the fee at the time of sale.  Personal checks are accepted for the Real Estate Transfer Fee ONLY.

THE PROPERTY

 All properties are sold “as is” and are not available for viewing. Following the sale, the Court will schedule a Confirmation of Sale hearing through the Circuit Court Office.  Bidders may also check Circuit Court Access/CCAP to find the date of the confirmation hearing.  When the Court confirms the Sale, the successful bidder takes possession of the property and becomes the new owner of record.  If the defendant in the Mortgage Foreclosure action still occupies the property, the new owner must obtain a Writ of Assistance from the Court, which will order the Sheriff to remove the parties.

SALES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE

SHERIFF'S SALE LISTINGS

Listed below are the current scheduled sales.  You can click on the court case number to view the details, including property address, for each sale.