Treasurer's Deed

Things To Remember

PLEASE NOTE: The LEGAL OWNER of subject Property is the ASSESSED OWNER. 

A Tax Lien Certificate holder (Lawful Holder) or successful bidder in a Public Auction, does not have legal rights to the encumbered property until a Treasurer’s Deed is recorded. Entry upon the property or any such action could be construed as trespassing.

This should not be considered legal advice.  Please consult an attorney with any matters pertaining to purchasing a property through the Treasurer’s Deed process.

• At any time at least three years from the date of the Sale of a Tax Lien, a Lawful Holder may file an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed for the property subject to the Tax Lien described in the Certificate of Purchase held by the Lawful Holder.  Only a “Lawful Holder" may submit an application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for a Treasurer’s Deed.
• No assignments will be completed for certificates in the Treasurer’s Deed Public Auction process.  All assignments must be submitted prior to Application.
• There is a deposit of $1,000 per certificate required.  This deposit covers Treasurer fees, Clerk and Recording fees, Title Search, Advertising charges, Mailing fees, and other Auction expenses.  If the total of all fees and costs exceeds $1,000, the applicant will be required to pay the difference before the Auction date.
• If the Lawful Holder is an entity or trust, a notarized Statement of Authority must be submitted with the Application for Public Auction.
• Prior to acceptance of application, subsequently assessed taxes must be paid.
• If the Tax Lien Certificate is redeemed prior to the Public Auction, the Treasurer shall: 
  • Cancel the Public Auction
  • Record a Certificate of Redemption
  • Provide notice of the cancellation and redemption
  • Collect any fees or costs at the time of the redemption in accordance with article 11.5. The Lawful Holder will receive their investment, interest, and application fee in full.  No interest is earned on the application fee.
• The Treasurer’s Deed process takes a minimum of seven to nine months before the Public Auction is held.  The Public Auction takes place approximately four months, after the first date of advertising.  Advertising is initiated after the Title Search and Certified Mailing to Legally Interested parties.
• Publications shall be published 3 consecutive Fridays in The Flume (The Park County Republican & Fairplay Flume).
• The Treasurer will conduct a Public Auction and only accept bids that are greater than the combined value of the amount owed to the Lawful Holder and the fees and costs incurred by the Treasurer in compliance with article 11.5.  
• Public Auctions will be held online at https://liveauctions.govease.com/ one Tuesday a month, 2:00pm MST. 
• The Purchaser of the Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed shall be entitled to a Treasurer’s Deed for said property at the end of the Redemption Period allowed by law. 
• The Treasurer’s Deed is recorded with the Park County Clerk and Recorder.
• A Treasurer’s Deed is an unmarketable Title for 7 to 10 years.  Please contact an attorney or title company for further information.  The Treasurer’s Office is unable to give advice on this matter.
• A Tax Lien Investor is responsible for their own record keeping and research.  This includes certificate numbers, schedule numbers, date of Tax Sale endorsements and Legal Descriptions.
• Colorado Revised Statutes do not provide provision for a Treasurer to change Treasurer's Deeds once they have been issued.  Issues with a deed must be taken to District Court for a Judge’s decision.