Clayton County GA Excess Funds: What Claimants Must Submit
Clayton County's official excess-funds claim form lists different supporting documents depending on whether the claimant is a property owner, lienholder, security-deed holder, or estate representative.
Last reviewed: October 6, 2026. County procedures can change. Verify the county's current instructions before filing. EquityTrace is a private recovery-services company, not a government agency or law firm.
Property owner
The official form instructs a property owner to provide a warranty deed or other deed demonstrating ownership together with a Certificate of Title dated within 60 days of the request and showing the property free and clear of mortgages or liens. The form says a request without the Certificate of Title will not be considered.
Lienholder or security-deed holder
A lienholder is instructed to submit a copy of the filed lien with a current balance statement. A security-deed or mortgage holder is instructed to submit the recorded security deed with a current balance statement.
Executor or administrator
An executor or administrator is instructed to provide Letters Testamentary or another court document showing appointment together with the decedent's death certificate.
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