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You must be a Missouri resident to participate in the sale. You must also sign an affidavit that you do not have any delinquent taxes. No one can bid for you on your behalf. In order to bid at the sale, a registration form must be submitted not less than 10 days prior to the sale.

Important information:
Must be registered as a bidder (see Bidder Information) and have a bidder card at the time of the sale.
When purchasing a property, you can pay with cash, cashier check, money order, or make a deposit with the Civil Process Department.
Cashier’s check and money orders need to be made out to the Jackson County Court Administrator.
The sale is generally conducted in mid-August on the courthouse step, so please check the weather and dress accordingly, bring a lawn chair, and water for hydration.
All sales are final and sold as is, which means that the buyer is responsible for hazardous materials, additional taxes owed, etc. So, the bidder should do their own research on properties before bidding and/or consult an attorney (see the Jackson County Collections Department website