MS SB2111

Revises the method for serving notice to Mississippi residents whose property was sold at tax sale, requiring the sheriff to serve notice either personally, by leaving it with a household member over age 16, or by posting on the property door.

Clerk must mail a copy of the notice to the property owner's street or post-office address and publish notice in a county newspaper at least 45 days before the redemption period expires.

Increases the sheriff's fee for serving notice from $4.00 to $35.00 per notice, and increases the fee for serving a second notice from $4.00 to $35.00.

Nonresident property owners continue to receive notice by certified or registered mail only, without requiring personal service by the sheriff.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.