INFINITY TITLE INFO
Title agencies
Close on figures confirmed by the taxing authority, not estimates.
Pre-closing service
Tax certification,confirmed at the source.
Formal confirmation of a property's tax status — obtained from the taxing authority or an authorized tax service provider — so your file closes on certified figures, not estimates.
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27Years in title back-office
Overview
Certified figures for the closing table.
A tax report tells you what the records show. A tax certification goes further: it is a formal confirmation of the property's tax status, typically issued by the taxing authority itself or an authorized tax service provider.
Lenders and underwriters rely on it to confirm exactly what is paid, what is owed and what is coming due. We handle the request, follow up with the authority, check the certificate against your file and deliver it ready to use.
- Obtained from the taxing authority or an authorized provider
- Confirms taxes paid through a specific date
- Outstanding taxes, liens and tax sale status confirmed
- Checked against your file before delivery
What it confirms
Seven answers, on the record.
Depending on the jurisdiction, a tax certification may confirm each of the following.
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Tax CertificateIllustrative layout
- Taxes paid through a specific dateThe date through which taxes are confirmed as paid.
- Outstanding or delinquent taxesAny taxes still owed on the parcel.
- Tax amounts dueThe amounts currently payable.
- Tax liens or related chargesLiens, penalties or charges attached to the property.
- Upcoming installmentsScheduled payments still to come.
- Special assessmentsAdditional assessments levied on the property.
- Tax sale statusWhether the property is subject to a tax sale.
Certified
How it works
From request to certified copy.
We manage the back-and-forth with the taxing authority so your team does not have to.
- 01
Receive order
The certification request arrives with the property and closing details.
- 02
Identify authority
We confirm the parcel and every taxing authority that must certify.
- 03
Request & follow up
The certification is requested and followed up until it is issued.
- 04
Verify
The certificate is checked against the parcel, owner and file details.
- 05
Deliver
The certified copy goes into your platform, ready for closing.
Report or certification?
Two products, two different jobs.
i
Tax report
Information about the property's current and historical tax status, researched and compiled for the title file.
- Best for: examination and requirements
- Shows history, installments and assessments
- Flags delinquencies and tax sale risk
ii
Tax certification
A more formal confirmation of tax status, typically from the taxing authority or an authorized tax service provider.
- Best for: formal confirmation at closing
- Confirms taxes paid through a specific date
- Confirms amounts due and tax liens
What it fixes
The certification problems we take away.
Files close on unverified tax figures.
How we fix itA formal certificate from the taxing authority or an authorized provider.
Staff spend hours chasing taxing authorities.
How we fix itWe request the certificate and follow up until it is issued.
The certificate doesn’t match the file.
How we fix itEvery certificate is checked against the parcel, owner and file details before delivery.
An upcoming installment is missed after closing.
How we fix itUpcoming installments are confirmed and recorded on the certificate.
In depth
Why closings rely on certified figures.
Where tax certification fits
A tax report tells you what the records appear to show. A tax certification is the taxing authority, or an authorized provider, formally confirming it. Lenders and underwriters often require that confirmation before closing, because it is the figure everyone at the table can rely on.
Certification usually comes late in the file, close to settlement, when the numbers need to be final rather than researched.
A tax certification is the figure everyone at the closing table can rely on.
What goes wrong without it
Without a certificate, a closing may rely on figures that have since changed — a payment posted, a penalty added, an installment fallen due. Requesting certificates is also slow, manual work: every authority has its own forms, fees and timelines, and staff can spend hours chasing them.
How our process prevents it
We identify every taxing authority that must certify the parcel, submit the requests and follow up until each certificate is issued. Before delivery, every certificate is checked against the parcel, owner and file details, so what reaches your closer is accurate, complete and ready to use.
Who it's for
Certified figures for every party.
A tax certification gives everyone at the closing the same confirmed numbers.
Underwriters
Formal confirmation of tax status behind every policy you issue.
Real estate attorneys
Certified amounts for settlement statements and payoffs at closing.
Servicers & lenders
Confirmed tax status and upcoming installments for escrow accounts.
What to expect
Turnaround, coverage and controls.
Turnaround
Depends on each taxing authority: typically 2–5 business days.
Coverage
Certifications obtained in all 50 U.S. states.
Quality
Each certificate is verified against the parcel, owner and file before it is delivered.
Security
ISO 27001 certified. Our team works inside your platform under your access controls, so borrower data stays in your systems rather than moving to ours.
Questions
Tax certification, answered.
Who issues a tax certification?
It is typically obtained from the relevant taxing authority or an authorized tax service provider, depending on the jurisdiction.
What does a tax certificate confirm?
Depending on the jurisdiction, it may confirm taxes paid through a specific date, outstanding or delinquent taxes, amounts due, tax liens or related charges, upcoming installments, special assessments and tax sale status.
Do I need both a tax report and a tax certification?
Often, yes. The tax report supports examination and requirements; the certification provides formal confirmation for closing. We can provide both together.
Is tax certification part of your bundle?
Yes. Tax report and certification is one of our five core bundled services, offered together at our most competitive price.
Do certification rules vary by state?
Yes. What a certificate confirms, and who issues it, depends on the jurisdiction. We follow each authority’s process.
Can you handle properties with several taxing authorities?
Yes. We obtain certification from every authority that taxes the parcel.
How long does a certificate take?
It depends on the taxing authority. Most certificates are delivered within 2–5 business days.
How is the certificate delivered?
We deliver the certified copy into your platform or required format. Physical originals are handled to your instructions.
Let's talk
Close on certified figures.
Tell us the counties and volume you handle. We'll show you how we would manage certifications for your team.
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