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CC 540

Motion to Claim Remaining Proceeds from Tax Foreclosure Sale On or After July 18, 2020

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective November 1, 2024

This form is a request to the court asking for a portion of the money left over after a tax foreclosure sale. It asks the claimant to state their interest in the property before the sale and why they are claiming the remaining money.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 211.78/, MCL 211.78t

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used if a tax foreclosure sale or transfer happened on or after July 18, 2020. It must be filed in the same case where the judgment of foreclosure was entered, and it must be filed between February 1 and May 15 after the sale or transfer.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is for a claimant who is seeking a portion of the remaining money from the sale of tax-foreclosed property.
When should this form be used?
Use this form if the foreclosure sale or transfer happened on or after July 18, 2020.
What must happen before filing?
This motion must be filed in the same case where the judgment of foreclosure was entered, and it must be filed during the period of February 1 through May 15 immediately following the foreclosure sale or transfer.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2024.

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