For individuals attempting to claim the funds on the owner’s behalf, please enclose a Limited Power of Attorney form. You must be a vendor in our system requiring a completed W-9 form (once) to be on file with our office in order to process your payments.
Tax Surplus Refund Application
In regards to surplus tax amounts, the current parcel owner and the mail to name are listed. Whoever can provide proof of payment is the owner who ‘caused’ and is entitled to the unclaimed surplus. Proof of payment may include a mortgage statement, escrow statement, copy of the cancelled check (front and back), settlement statement, bank statement, Treasurer’s receipt, etc. The surplus requests should be directed to the following departments & contacted in writing:
8310.8326 – Real Estate Dept
8310.8340 – Mobile Home Dept
8310.8342 – Estate Tax Dept
Mail to: Lorain County Auditor
Attn: __________ Dept
226 Middle Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
