Lawyers or Financial Institutions can request a Tax Certificate or Verbal with the City of Niagara Falls through our online Dashboard portal. The Tax Certificate will be provided within 3 business days of receiving your request and payment confirmation. If your request is urgent a Tax Certificate can be provided within 1 business day for an additional fee. Tax Verbal Requests are available immediately upon payment.
Costs
- Tax Verbals - $40.00
- Tax Certificates - $70.00
- RUSH Tax Certificate - $120.00 - Available in 1 business day
Effective January 1, 2025
- Tax Verbals - $45.00
- Tax Certificates $75.00
- Rush Tax Certificate - $125.00 - Available in 1 business day
What is a Tax Certificate?
A Tax Certificate is a legal document that provides:
- Current property ownership
- Annual Property Tax Amount
- Any Current or prior year arrears
- Any local improvements on the property
- Current balance owing of the water account linked to the Tax Roll
Instructions for Lawyers
- Create an account on the MyCity Dashboard
- Email [email protected] to verify the account has been created. Staff will activate the account and verify by email when the account has been activated.
- Updated information will only be provided within 30 days of the original request.
- Upon closing, please send a copy of the Land Transfer Deed to [email protected].
- Please ensure any pre-authorized payment plans are cancelled prior to closing by emailing [email protected].
Please note processing fees apply to all online credit card payments.
Updated information will only be provided within 30 days of the original request.
