Florida is a hybrid state. The county Tax Collector runs the tax certificate (lien) sale, and after a certificate holder applies, the Clerk of the Circuit Court runs the tax deed sale. The DR-5xx forms are prescribed statewide by the Florida Department of Revenue but are filed with, and executed by, county officials.
Official forms
These open on the official state or county site. We link them so you can confirm the current version yourself rather than trust a copy.
The statewide form for the tax lien certificate a Tax Collector issues to the winning bidder at the annual certificate sale.
Filed by a certificate holder, once the holding period has passed, to force the county to schedule a tax deed sale.
The Tax Collector's certification to the Clerk of amounts owed and parties entitled to notice, which triggers the Clerk to schedule and advertise the sale.
The standard deed the Clerk executes to convey title to the winning bidder after a tax deed sale.
References and offices
Forms are filed with county officials, not with us. For who runs the sale and the steps in order, see how to buy in Florida, and the exact governing law on Florida statutes.
Links verified Jul 4, 2026 against official sources.
Tax Sale Atlas publishes educational information about public tax sale processes. This is not legal, financial, or investment advice. Rules, dates, and fees change; confirm with the county office before you bid.