Which document represents the lien on the property for delinquent taxes after a tax sale?

Which document represents the lien on the property for delinquent taxes after a tax sale?

• A. Certificate of Sale
• B. Tax Deed
• C. Tax Lien Certificate
• D. Redemption Certificate

Answer: (A)

When a tax lien is sold, the document that shows the lien has been placed on the property in favor of the bidder is the Certificate of Sale. This certificate is issued to the winning bidder at the tax sale and records the delinquent taxes, the interest rate, and the lien attached to the property. It serves as the evidence that the bidder now holds the tax lien and has the right to collect from the property owner. A Tax Deed comes only later if redemption fails and foreclosure proceeds to transfer title. A Redemption Certificate relates to the act of redeeming the property, not to the lien itself.

When a tax lien is sold, the document that shows the lien has been placed on the property in favor of the bidder is the Certificate of Sale. This certificate is issued to the winning bidder at the tax sale and records the delinquent taxes, the interest rate, and the lien attached to the property. It serves as the evidence that the bidder now holds the tax lien and has the right to collect from the property owner. A Tax Deed comes only later if redemption fails and foreclosure proceeds to transfer title. A Redemption Certificate relates to the act of redeeming the property, not to the lien itself.