Certificate

The Tax Office issues the following types of certificates:

• Written Certificate (aka Bidder’s Certificate)
• Tax Certificate
• Mobile Home Certificate

Each of these certificates can be obtained in person or by mail at the addresses listed below.

In Person

Location:

Dallas County Tax Office

500 Elm Street

Suite 1200

Dallas, TX 75202

Payment Methods:

• Cash
• Cashier’s Check
• Check – Made payable to John R. Ames, CTA, Tax Assessor/Collector
• Convenience Credit Card Check
• Money Order
• Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express, Credit/Debit Cards, Digital Wallet

By Mail

Mail to:

Dallas County Tax Office

Attn: Special Inventory

500 Elm Street

Suite 1200

Dallas, TX 75202

What is a Written Statement

An official document from the Tax Assessor/Collector or his deputy showing the amount of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and any known costs or expenses due to the taxing jurisdictions for specific properties, wholly or partially in Dallas County, owned by an individual or a company.

A Written Statement is required by the Dallas County Sheriff Department before participating in the “first Tuesday” tax sale/auction of properties being sold due to non-payment of property taxes.

What is the cost for a Written Statement?

There is a non-refundable fee of $10 for each Written Statement issued.

Are any other documents required in order to purchase a Written Statement?

In addition to the $10 fee, a notarized Request for Written Statement is also required. The Request for Written Statement must be the original signed and notarized document; copies are not permitted.

Information required in the Request for Written Statement:

• Name of person/company requesting the Written Statement
• Mailing address of the requesting person/company
• List of all Dallas County property currently or formerly owned by the requesting person/company
  • The list must include all property located in Dallas County, whether partially or wholly located in Dallas County
  • Additional pages may be attached, if needed
• Original signature
• Notary seal and original signature

When does a Written Statement expire?

The Written Statement is valid for 90 days from the date issued.

What is a Mobile Home Certificate

An official document from the Tax Assessor/Collector or his deputy showing the amount of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and any known costs or expenses due the taxing jurisdictions on a specific property.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requires a Mobile Home Certificate before changing ownership to a Mobile Home. Click here for an example.

What is the cost for a Mobile Home Certificate?

There is a non-refundable fee of $10 for each mobile home certificate issued.

Are there any other requirements for a Mobile Home Certificate?

The estimated property tax for the upcoming year must be paid into escrow before a Mobile Home Certificate can be issued. This amount is held in escrow until the property tax for that year becomes due. At the time the property tax for that year becomes due, the amount prepaid and held in escrow is applied to pay the property tax levy.

What is a Tax Certificate

An official document from the Tax Assessor/Collector or his deputy showing the amount of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and any known costs or expenses due the taxing jurisdictions on a specific property. Click here for an example.

What is the cost for a Tax Certificate?

There is a non-refundable fee of $10 for each tax certificate issued.