Tax Certificates

A tax certificate is a legal document that any person(s), lawyer, or bank can purchase at any time. This certificate will show the annual tax amount(s) on a property, any current or previous amount(s) owing, and any local improvements billed to the property. East Gwillimbury (EG) also includes water certificate information on this document. This will show if the property is on municipal water/sewer, and any amount(s) billed and/or owing as of the date of the request.

A tax certificate is most often requested when a property is being sold, by either parties’ lawyer. However, they are also used when a property is being refinanced or to confirm the status on an account. These differ from a statement of account as the certificate provides a more comprehensive description of taxes levied, liens placed on the property, and the water/sewer information.

Requesting a Tax Certificate

To request a tax certificate, submit a letter in writing addressed to the Tax Department. This can be mailed, delivered in-person, or placed in the secure drop-box, all at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon). If mailing or using the drop-box, include a cheque to cover the fee of $143.80 (subject to change) with the letter. In-person requests (with a written letter) can be paid by cash, cheque, or debit.

If you would like the certificate emailed upon receipt, please provide an email in your request that the certificate can be mailed to.

Please include the property address/location, legal description, and assessment roll number if applicable. If this information is not available, it can be obtained from either the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), by phone at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722) or from EG’s Tax department.