The Sheriff Sale of Real Estate is held at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the City/County Building, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Bidder Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. To quicken the registration process please print and complete the bidder registration forms prior to arriving at the sale. Bidders are encouraged to arrive early to register. Space is limited. Registered Bidders will be granted entry prior to observers. Observers will only be permitted entry based on available space (first come first served). Bidders that arrive late for registration run the risk of not being registered to bid or granted entry once the sale starts.
20% Deposit is due at time of sale on all Mortgage (Lev Fac) and Judgment (JUDG) sales. Monition (Tax) sales are 100% due at time of sale.
$500 - Late Payment Fee will be charged and deducted from the 3rd Party Buyer's Deposit in all cases where final payment is made after the specified Due By Date.
Assignment of Bid must be submitted (hard copy sent to NCC Sheriff's Office, email by attachment, fax) in writing to the NCC Sheriff's Office prior to confirmation. The Assignment of Bid must include the winning Bidder's name and authorized signature along with the Assignee's name, physical address (no PO Box), cell phone, email address, and authorized signature. The document and signatures must be notarized.
This sale is being conducted publicly and in-person as required by law. Face Coverings and Social Distancing may be required for entry and throughout the Sheriff Sale. Notwithstanding these safety-measures, every public gathering carries the risk of exposure to germs and viruses.
Upcoming Sheriff Sale Real Estate
Upcoming Goods and Chattels Sale Scheduled 3/31/2023 - Effective 1/1/2023 the NCC Sheriff will accept CASH and/or Certified Check (cashier/money order) at Goods & Chattels/Stock Sheriff Sales (Only). Personal/Business Checks will not be accepted.
Upcoming Sheriff Sale of Stock Certificate/Judgments: No Sale
See above Goods & Chattels Current Posters for details
Sheriff After Sale List Real Estate
Lists are available 48 hours after the sale
Sheriff After Sale List Goods & Chattels
Lists are available 48 hours after the sale