Ohio Code § 5721.20

§ 5721.20.

This section does not apply to transfers of property without sale to a municipal corporation,

township, county, community development organization, or county land reutilization

corporation pursuant to the alternative redemption period procedures contained in section 323.78 of the Revised Code , except as provided in division (D) of that section. When land is sold pursuant to a foreclosure proceeding as provided in this chapter

or Chapter 323. of the Revised Code, both of the following apply: (A) If the officer who makes the sale receives from the sale more money than is necessary

to satisfy the writ of execution, with interest and costs, the officer who made the

sale shall deliver any balance remaining after satisfying the writ of execution, with

interest and costs, to the clerk of the court that issued the writ of execution not

later than forty-five days after confirmation of sale; (B) The clerk of the court that issued the writ of execution shall notify the owner of

any residue of moneys from the sale or foreclosure of lands remaining to the owner

on the order of distribution, in a manner consistent with division (A) of section 2329.44 of the Revised Code .  Any residue of moneys from the sale or foreclosure of lands remaining to the owner

and unclaimed by such owner within ninety days from the day the final notice is provided

in accordance with division (A) of section 2329.44 of the Revised Code , shall be paid into the county treasury and shall be charged separately to the county

treasurer by the county auditor, in the name of the supposed owner.  The treasurer shall retain such excess in the treasury for the proper owner of such

lands upon which the foreclosure was had, and upon demand by such owner, within three

years from the date of receipt, shall pay such excess to the owner.  If the owner does not demand payment of the excess within three years, then the

excess shall be forfeited to the delinquent tax and assessment collection fund created

under section 321.261 of the Revised Code , or in counties that have established a county land reutilization corporation fund

under section 321.263 of the Revised Code , to the county land reutilization corporation fund.