Bidding Begins/Opens: February 28, 2013
Bidding Ends/Closes: Noon, March 21, 2013

Sealed bids will be opened at 1:00 PM March 21, 2013 at:

Secretary of State’s Office
Public Lands Division
700 North Street
Jackson, MS 39205

Process for submitting a sealed bid on the tax forfeited properties listed below:

• Identify the property that you want to purchase from those listed for bid below.
• Follow the link below and download the Bid Form.
• Fill out the Bid Form by providing all the required parcel and bid information.
• Place your completed bid in an envelope, and seal it.
• Write "Meridian/Lauderdale County—Do not open until March 21, 2013" in the lower left hand corner of the sealed envelope.
• If mailing your bid, address the envelope to the Secretary of State, Public Lands Division-Bids, Post Office Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205.
• If hand delivering or delivering by courier, address the envelope to the Secretary of State, Public Lands Division – Bids, 700 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202
• Bids must be actually received in the Office of the Secretary of State by Noon on March 21, 2013.
• Bids will be opened and read aloud starting at 1:00 p.m. on March 21, 2013. (It is not necessary for those who submitted bids to be present for the opening.)
• Successful bidders will be notified via mail promptly after the bid opening, the winning bidder will have 15 days to submit payment in full by money order or cashier's check only. No partial payments will be accepted.
• Your patent (deed) will be delivered via certified mail approximately 45 days after the Secretary of State receives payment of the purchase money.

Click here for link to Bid Form

Click here for link to Bid Notice

Click here for link to City of Meridian Auction Map

If you have questions, call (601-359-5156).
 
Bids must be made by an individual or individuals. By law, corporations, nonresident aliens or associations composed in whole or in part of nonresident aliens may not bid.

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