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PLEASE BE ADVISED: All persons entering the Courthouse must do so through the new building entrance on Monroe Street.

Requirements for Requesting Real Estate Sales

For additional service requirements, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at (570) 517-3312 or email the Sheriff Ofice - Real Estate Division.

IMPORTANT - Properties are sold sight unseen and subject to all liens. -- Please read the Real Estate Conditons of Sale.

The deposit (for attorneys presenting property for sale) is $2,000.00. We will only accept law firm checks and cashier's checks. We reserve the right to request additional deposit monies.

The following is required for all new Real Estate Sale Packages: 

      

IF YOU ARE E-FILING YOUR PAPERWORK WITH THE PROTHONOTARY YOU MUST PRINT THE FOLLOWING TO BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SALE PACKAGE:

•    Prothonotary issued Writ of Execution

•    FILED copy of praecipe for Writ of Execution (must be time stamped by Prothonotary)

•    FILED copy of the Affidavit 3129.1 (must be time stamped by the Prothonotary)

Real Estate Forms

  • One form (1) is required for posting the property. 
    • A seperate form is required for each tax-coded parcel.
    • Include the tax code and PIN number along with the address of the property to be posted.
  • One form (1) is needed for advertising. 
  • One form (1) is needed per individual to be served by the Sheriff.
    • Please select only one service typer per form.
    • Please provide a complete address.
  • P.O Box addresses can only be used for mailing services.
  • Copy of the mortgage in execution; plus all assignments of mortgages. A follow-up is required for any changes thereafter. All updates MUST be received no later than the week after sale. 

  • Deeding instructions including the full name and address of the party the property is to be conveyed to. A follow-up is required for any changes thereafter which MUST be received no later than the week after sale. 

  • Two (2) self-addressed stamped envelopes for return of service affidavits.

  • Post Sale Requirement- - A Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value will be required within one week after the sale. We need a signed original and one copy (front and back). PLEASE NOTE: When Deeds are ready for recording, if the property is being deeded to an entity other than the holder of the mortgage, a check for transfer tax must be payable to "Recorder of Deeds" and submitted to the Sheriff's Office also.