You must be prepared to provide the following items in order to get a Sheriff’s Deed:

* The Original Recorded Certificate of Sale;
* A letter of instruction, including:
   * Court case number
   * Whether or not there has been an attempt to redeem the property.
   * The Grantee’s full name and address; Include Assignment if Grantee is different from original purchaser.#
   * The full name and address of the person receiving the recorded document;
   * The full name and address of the person receiving tax statements; and,
   * Payment in the amount of $60, which includes $50 for conveyance of the property and $10 for the notary stamp. The Sheriff’s Deed can be picked up at our office or mailed certified with return receipt requested for an additional fee of $7.92. 
   * Name and phone number of person to contact should we have questions prior to issuing the Deed.
   * If the deed is to be picked up, name and phone number of person(s) authorized to pick up Deed once it is complete.
   * Signed by attorney or certificate holder.

# A court Order to Issue Deed is required if the deed is to be issued prior to the expiration of the redemption rights. If United States of America is a defendant the redemption period is one year.

Please mail the original Certificate of Sale, Letter of Instruction, and payment to:

Lane County Sheriff’s Office Attn: Civil Deputies
125 E. 8th Avenue
Eugene OR 97401

Please allow at least two weeks for the issuance of the Sheriff's Deed.

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The Civil Unit is prohibited from giving legal advice. Please consult an attorney for any legal guidance.


For information regarding specific civil matters, refer to the Oregon Revised Statutes.

The following items are required:

• Proof of payment to financial institution for fees (e.g. copy of check, receipt from bank); 
• A Letter of Instruction, which must include: 
  • A request for seizure/sale signed by an attorney; the date the writ was served on the bank;
  • The date the garnishee response was filed in Lane County Circuit Court; and,
  • The name and address of the bank where garnishment will occur.
• A copy of the Writ and Garnishee Response, attached to the request for seizure;
• A copy of the Judgment, signed by a judge;
• An initial deposit of $600, which covers:
  • Fee of $125. ($45 service fee, $80 enforcement fee, per ORS 21.410/HB 2618)
  • If the contents are to be sold by the Sheriff’s Office additional fees will apply.  Please include in the letter of instruction how the items should be posted; either $135 for three public postings, or current rate for the OSSA website. The OSSA website fee covers posting of up to three pictures.
  • Current mailing, copying & folio fees; and,
  • Additional deputy standby fees, if the time required for seizure and/or sale exceeds 1 hour.
  • Challenge to Execution Form; and,
• New instructions after seizure of property is to be sold, including:
  • What to release;
  • What to sell and opening bids on each item to be sold;
  • The names and addresses of any party, including debtors, who must receive the notice. 

 Please remember all garnishments are different and additional fees may apply.