DELINQUENT TAX RECORDSIndependent public records guide
PROPERTY TAX RESEARCH, MADE SIMPLER
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How to Find Delinquent Property Tax RecordsFind the responsible office, identify the right record and keep a useful research log.Read the guide →Delinquent Tax Lists vs. Tax-Sale ListsUnderstand the difference between unpaid accounts, certificates, sale offerings and surplus records.Read the guide →How to Request Records When There’s No Online SearchDescribe an existing record, check the local procedure and adapt a sample request.Read the guide →How to Check Whether a Delinquent Tax List Is CurrentCheck dates, coverage, account identifiers and the current collecting office.Read the guide →