Effective October 6, 2020
FACE MASK REQUIRED

  • The Sheriff’s Office will STRICTLY enforce Scheduled Appointments – SETTLEMENTS ONLY
  • Lien removal – requests will be accepted by PHONE ONLY
  • Sheriff Sale Inquiries – visit our website “phillysheriff.com”
  • Tax Sale Compliance Certificate – Please contact the Department of Revenue at (215) 686-6442 to schedule an appointment. You must obtain your compliance certificate prior to contacting our office to schedule your appointment.

Real Estate staff will schedule appointments only for matters that are necessary for the person to come to 100 South Broad Street, 15th Floor. All persons must have a face mask to receive service. The Sheriff’s Office will strictly comply with CDC, State and City guidelines for everyone’s safety.

As we recover from the unprecedented attack on our Capitol, our democracy, and our fellow brothers and sisters in arms who valiantly defended their stations, we must now also stand ready for any other attacks of domestic terrorism that may occur in the days leading up to the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on January 20.

Last week’s violent riot, vandalism and looting of the literal heart of the American democratic process by thousands of people inflamed and encouraged by President Donald Trump was shocking – but not surprising. It was just the latest, most despicable example yet of how this president has sought to divide this country and destroy tradition. The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of our democracy.

Philadelphia, PA -- On the national holiday bearing his name, we celebrate the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This year, more than ever, current events have caused me to turn even more intently to his speeches and quotes. Dr. King understood the power of words: their ability to encourage, inspire, educate, comfort, and enlighten. These words still resonate on what would have been his 92nd year as a change agent in our society: “The limitation of riots, moral questions aside, is that they cannot win, and their participants know it. Hence, rioting is not revolutionary but reactionary because it invites defeat.”