New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Copies of Tax Search Certificates B1613

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Copies of Tax Search Certificates

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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

Arrangement

Chronological by date of search.

Scope and Content Note

The series includes letterpress copies (1892-1964) and typed carbons (1964-1986) of certificates stating that a search and examination of the books of the Comptroller's Office (later Dept. 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. If found, data include lot and acreage; transaction, sale, or payment; amount paid; payee, owner, and heirs; redemptions; cancellation of sales; and conveyances.

Each certificate concludes with a statement that the State Tax Commission has affixed its official seal to the original; the signature of the Deputy Tax Commissioner; date; and a statement that the search should also be made at the office of the treasurer of the county in which the property is located.

The volume for searches conducted ca.1893-1894 is missing.