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You can purchase a property tax certificate online using the Tax Certificate Online Tool (TCOL).
The fee is payable by credit card.
Visit apicanada.com/tcol/ to set up a free TCOL account and purchase a tax certificate. You will need:
- an email address
- a credit card, and
- the municipal address for the property, or
- the property roll number, or
- the PIN for the property (lawyers, real estate agent or financial institutions typically have the PIN).
When your payment is processed, you will receive the certificate via email.
What is a property tax certificate?
A property tax certificate is a legal document showing the status of a property’s taxes, such as the amount due, the payment history, local improvement charges and any arrears or penalties.
You may need a property tax certificate to:
- verify the taxes owing on a property before buying or selling it
- apply for a mortgage or refinancing on a property
- settle an estate or a divorce involving a property
- obtain information for legal or accounting purposes
What is the difference between a statement of account and a tax certificate?
A statement of account shows the taxes paid on a property, while a Tax Certificate is a legal document that includes a comprehensive description of taxes levied to a property, and any liens on the property.
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