Fulton County GA Excess Funds: Claim Process and Documents
Fulton County publishes a specific tax-sale excess-funds procedure through the Sheriff's Office. The county's current public instructions call for a document-heavy claim package rather than a simple online request.
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.
Where Fulton County says to submit
Fulton's published Tax Sales page states that required documents should be submitted for review to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Property Tax, 185 Central Ave., 9th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303, and says no faxes or emails for that submission.
Documents Fulton lists
The published procedure lists a notarized excess-funds affidavit, a notarized indemnification and hold-harmless agreement, photo identification, signed attorney-representation documentation if applicable, and a 50-year title certificate showing the claimant's ownership interest and security deeds or other equity interests or claims of record as of the tax-sale date.
Why title and lien research matters
Fulton's affidavit and procedure expressly address liens, security deeds, superior claims, bankruptcy, lawsuits, redemption, and other interests. A published excess balance should therefore be treated as a starting point, not proof that one claimant is entitled to the full amount.
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