Personal Property Sales
Personal Property Sales are held in cases involving money judgments, either from the Court of Common Pleas or a District Court. At a Personal Property Sale a defendant’s personal, moveable property, which is subject to a levy, is sold. Personal Property includes such items as furniture, appliances, computers, televisions, vehicles, etc. Sheriff’s Sales of Personal Property are held on the last Thursday of each month in Hearing Room B of the Monroe County Courthouse. Sales start promptly at 10:00am.
For additional service requirements, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at (570) 517-3312 or email the Sheriff's Office - Personal Property Division.
IMPORTANT - Properties are sold sight unseen and subject to all liens. ----- PLEASE READ The Conditions of Sale for Personal Property.
Personal Property Sale Dates
Deposit Information
The advance deposit for all Personal Property Writs of Execution, including GARNISHMENTS is $500.00 (effective 01/01/2023). If a vehicle is to be towed and stored the required deposit is $1,500.00.
For heavy equipment, trailers, and/or requests for storage of all personal property until the time of the sale or anything other than a vehicle, please contact our office to get a deposit quote.
All deposits must be in the form of cash, money order, cashiers check or Pennsylvania attorney check made payable to the Sheriff of Monroe County.
We can not accept personal, business, certified or out of state checks. We reserve the right to request additional monies.
Forms
Personal Property Sales Listing
All properties scheduled for sale are posted in the Monroe County Courthouse and at the defendant's property twenty (20) days prior to the Sheriff's sale.