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Sheriff Sales | Lorain County Sheriff

9896 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035

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Eligibility
There are no restrictions for this service.
Required documents
Must have proper identification and the appropriate cashier’s check before bidding.
Hours
  • Sheriff Sales are generally advertised in either the Lorain Morning Journal or the Elyria Chronicle Telegram every Friday.
  • Sheriff’s Sale of real estate takes place in the Commissioners Hearing Room in the Lorain County Administration Building on most Wednesdays beginning at 10:00am.
(877) 361-7325
Voice·

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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fees
Call the office for more information.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Prepares and sells real estate property as directed by the court. Sales are conducted by verbal auction with the property sold to the highest bidder. The final bid that is accepted by the Sheriff results in a legally enforceable Contract under Ohio Law.
Last assured
12/30/2025
Providing organization
Lorain County Sheriff
Operates the Lorain County Jail. Responsible for the service of legal documents including summons and subpoenas. Handles evictions, repossessions, and seizure/sale of property as ordered by the court. Maintains the registry for all sex offenders residing in the county and handles neighborhood predator notifications. Provides law enforcement services to 18 townships and approximately 60,000 residents throughout Lorain County.