Lincoln County Public Auctions & Sheriff Sales
Comprehensive guide to county sheriff foreclosure auctions, tax deeds, tax lien certificates, over-the-counter land purchases, and surplus funds in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Where to Bid on Lincoln County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for Lincoln County are managed by the Lincoln County Treasurer and hosted online via Lincoln County In-Person County Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) Portal.
Lincoln County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Civil Division conducts regular public foreclosure auctions ordered by the Circuit or Superior Court to satisfy mortgage default judgments, construction liens, and civil court executions.
Lincoln County County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) (Over-The-Counter)
Parcels and certificates that receive no bids during the scheduled public auctions enter the county's permanent County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) inventory. Any citizen or investor can purchase these parcels directly from the Lincoln County Treasurer over the counter for the delinquent taxes and fees owed, without competing in an auction.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in Lincoln County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in Lincoln County for more than the outstanding taxes, penalties, and administrative fees, the resulting funds are termed excess proceeds (surplus funds). By law, these funds belong to the former property owner or their legal heirs.
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4 Steps to Bid on Properties in Lincoln County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the Lincoln County delinquent tax list published 4–6 weeks prior to the sale. Perform title searches on Parcel ID numbers to identify superior federal liens or mortgages.
Bidder Registration & Deposit
Register on In-Person County Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) at least 48 hours prior to auction start. Deposit required bidder funds (often 5% of anticipated bid budget or flat $200 deposit).
Auction Bidding Strategy
Bid down the interest rate from the statutory 15% Statutory Return (18% if redeemed in year 2+) cap to win the lien certificate.
Payment & Deed Issuance
Settle the remaining purchase balance within 24 hours. The Lincoln County Treasurer issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lincoln County Tax Sales
Is Lincoln County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
Lincoln County follows the Wyoming Tax Lien statutes. Bidders either obtain a first-position tax lien certificate earning 15% Statutory Return (18% if redeemed in year 2+) statutory return or purchase physical real property deeds at public auction.
Can I buy Lincoln County tax properties online? ▼
Yes. Tax auctions are conducted through In-Person County Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) (https://revenue.wyo.gov). Registered bidders can participate remotely from anywhere in the world.
What happens if a property does not sell at auction in Lincoln County? ▼
Unsold parcels are added to the Lincoln County County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) list. These properties can be acquired directly over-the-counter through the Lincoln County Treasurer without an auction.