Legal Definitions - sheriff's deed

A sheriff's deed is a type of deed that is issued by a sheriff or other law enforcement officer. It is used to transfer ownership of a property that has been seized or sold due to a court order or foreclosure. The sheriff's deed is a legal document that proves the transfer of ownership from the previous owner to the new owner.

For example, if a homeowner fails to pay their mortgage, the lender may foreclose on the property and sell it at a public auction. If the property is sold, the sheriff's office will issue a sheriff's deed to the new owner, transferring ownership of the property.

Another example is if a property owner owes back taxes to the government, the government may seize the property and sell it at a public auction. The sheriff's office will issue a sheriff's deed to the new owner, transferring ownership of the property.