Tax Certificates
You, your lawyer or your financial institution can request a tax certificate online.
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
Timelines and cost
For the most current fees, visit the Schedule of Fees page.
- Tax verbals: Available immediately upon payment
- Tax certificates: Available within three business days
- Rush tax certificate: Available in one business day
Instructions for lawyers
Requesting a tax certificate:
- Create an account on the City Dashboard
- Email taxes@niagarafalls.ca to verify the account has been created
- City Staff will activate the account. You will receive an email to confirm the account has been activated.
- Log in to request and pay for tax certificates. Additional service fees apply to all online credit card payments.
- Updated information will only be provided within 30 days of the original request
Upon closing, lawyers can send a copy of the Land Transfer Deed to taxes@niagarafalls.ca.
Please ensure any pre-authorized payment plans are cancelled prior to closing by emailing taxes@niagarafalls.ca.
Contact Us
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca