Tax Deed

The type of instrument given to a Grantee by a government that had claimed the Property for unpaid taxes.
Example: The city acquired a Parcel of land because the former owner failed to pay Ad Valorem taxes. The city then auctioned it. Baker, the highest bidder, received a tax deed as evidence of ownership.

Document evidencing the passage of title to a purchaser of property sold for taxes. The tax deed is issued upon foreclosure of the property lien. Typically, there is a grace time period permitting the owner to make good on the delinquent taxes in order to redeem the property.

A written instrument that provides proof of ownership of real property purchased from the government at a tax sale, conducted after the property has been taken from its owner by the government and sold for delinquent taxes.