tax certificate
noun
: a certificate issued to the purchaser of property at a tax sale that certifies the sale and entitles the purchaser to a tax deed upon expiration of the period for right of redemption if all taxes and charges have been paid
voided the tax certificate when it was determined that the original owner was exempt from paying the delinquent taxes
called also tax sale certificate
compare tax deed at deedDictionary Entries Near tax certificate
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“Tax certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/tax%20certificate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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