courts: Rule 3135*. Sheriff's Deed to Real Property, Sale for Costs Only, Acknowledgment of Deed.

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Rule 3135*.               Sheriff’s Deed to Real Property, Sale for

Costs Only, Acknowledgment of Deed

 

(a)      When the Sheriff sells real property in execution to the plaintiff

for costs only, the Sheriff at the expiration of 10 days thereafter, if

no petition has been filed to set aside the sale, shall execute and

acknowledge before the Prothonotary a deed to the property sold.

The Sheriff shall forthwith deliver the deed to the appropriate officers

for recording and for registration if required. Confirmation of the

sale by the Court shall not be required.

*(b)    Sheriff’s Return; Precede Acknowledgment of Deed. Writs of

execution must be returned and filed before the acknowledgment of

the Sheriff’s deed for the real estate sold by virtue thereof.