A tax deed is the instrument that transfers ownership of a property sold for unpaid property taxes in a tax-deed state (or at the deed stage of a hybrid system). The county or taxing authority sells the property itself — typically at public auction — to recover the taxes owed, and the buyer receives a tax deed. That deed is not the same as a warranty deed: prior liens and title defects may survive in ways that vary by state, redemption rights may still be open, and quieting the title (a court action or a waiting period plus title work) is a normal part of making the property financeable and sellable. General information, not legal advice.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes and timelines vary by state and change — verify against current law or a local attorney before acting.
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