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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The series includes copies of certificates stating that a search and examination of the books of the State Comptroller's Office (later Department of Taxation and Finance) were made, by a competent clerk, for instances of unpaid taxes and tax sales upon/against a particular parcel of land. In addition to certifying that a search was done, each certificate either states that no unpaid taxes or tax sales were found, or lists very specifically (by sale year) the results of the search.
Title:
Copies of tax search certificates
Quantity:

22 cubic feet

75 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1892-1986
Series Number:
B1613