Scott County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Search Scott County Parcels, Assessed Values, GIS Maps, Tax Bills and Recorded Deeds

Scott County, Indiana property research starts with the county GIS rather than a separate Assessor-only search screen. The GIS combines parcel mapping, ownership and assessment information, while County Assessor Diana Cozart oversees real and personal property assessment, cyclical reassessment, Form 11 notices, sales disclosures, mobile-home assessments and the County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals process.

Taxes and deductions move through different courthouse offices. The Auditor maintains ownership, tax duplicates, mapping and deductions; the Treasurer collects spring and fall taxes; and the Recorder preserves deeds, mortgages and liens. This 2026 guide connects those records, explains the June 15 appeal rule, Indiana’s 1%/2%/3% tax caps, May 11 and November 10 due dates, the new $2 million business-personal-property exemption threshold and Scott County’s September 9, 2026 tax sale.

Search owner, address, parcel number and GIS map
Decode gross AV, deductions, net AV and tax caps
Route Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder tasks
Handle appeals, late taxes and tax-sale risk
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County Assessor Diana Cozart
Assessor phone 812-752-8436
Auditor phone 812-752-8408
Treasurer phone 812-752-8414
Last verified August 7, 2026
Current August 7, 2026 position

What Scott County Property Owners Need to Watch Right Now

The spring 2026 tax installment is already past due if unpaid. Indiana’s official 2026 property-tax dates are May 11 and November 10. Scott County also has a county tax certificate sale scheduled for September 9, 2026 for qualifying delinquent parcels.
Spring tax unpaid Contact the Treasurer for the live balance including any penalty rather than mailing the original spring coupon amount.
2026 assessment notice issue The regular county-level appeal deadline tied to a Form 11 notice may already have passed. Verify the notice mailing date before assuming appeal rights remain open.
Tax-sale warning If your parcel is included in the September 9 sale, contact the Treasurer immediately for the amount and procedure required to stop the tax certificate sale.
Do not confuse an assessment appeal with a tax-bill dispute: Form 130 challenges assessed value. Deductions belong with the Auditor, tax payments with the Treasurer and recorded-title documents with the Recorder.
2026 business change: Indiana increased the acquisition-cost threshold for the business-personal-property exemption to $2,000,000 for the 2026 assessment date.
Scott County courthouse task router

Which Scott County Office Handles Your Property Question?

County Assessor

  • Real-property assessed value
  • Form 11 assessment notices
  • Cyclical reassessment
  • Sales disclosure review
  • Business personal property
  • PTABOA assessment appeals

County Auditor

  • Ownership and transfers
  • Tax duplicate
  • Homestead and other deductions
  • GIS mapping/cartography
  • Parcel plats
  • Tax distribution

County Treasurer

  • Spring and fall tax bills
  • Tax-payment status
  • Partial payments
  • Credit-card and ACH payments
  • Penalties
  • Tax certificate sales

County Recorder

  • Deeds and mortgages
  • Liens
  • Recorded surveys and plats
  • Document images
  • Certified copies
  • Doxpop Property Watch
One courthouse, four different functions: The Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder are all located at or associated with the Scott County courthouse complex in Scottsburg, but they do not maintain the same records or have authority to correct one another’s work.
Different from larger states: Indiana’s Assessor–Auditor–Treasurer structure differs from Texas appraisal districts and Louisiana parish assessment systems. Compare it with this St. Tammany property assessment guide.

Choose the Scott County Property Task You Need

Find a property Search the Think GIS system by address, owner or parcel information and open the map.
Check assessed value Compare current assessment with property characteristics, sales evidence and prior-year value.
Challenge an assessment Identify the Form 11 mailing date and determine whether Form 130 is still timely.
Check deductions Verify homestead and other eligible Indiana deductions through the Auditor.
Pay or research taxes Review spring/fall installments, penalty, partial-payment options and tax-sale exposure.
Find deed or lien records Use Doxpop/Recorder records and cross-check the parcel in Think GIS.

Jump to Your Scott County Property Task

Scott County GIS Search Field Decoder

Parcel number Best identifier when moving among GIS, assessment and tax records. Parcel / tax ID
Owner name Useful for locating every parcel associated with the same taxpayer or ownership entity. SMITH JOHN
Property address Search the physical property location, not only the tax-bill mailing address. 123 MAIN ST
Map location Useful for vacant land, rural acreage, adjoining parcels and unclear addresses. Click parcel
Assessed value The taxable valuation before deductions and credits alter the final tax calculation. Gross AV
Tax account Take the verified parcel to Treasurer records when you need current payment information. Spring / Fall

What to Verify on a Scott County Property Record

Record field What it tells you What to compare
Parcel number County identifier for a specific tract. Tax bill, GIS map, deed and appeal paperwork.
Owner Current owner shown in county tax/assessment records. Latest recorded deed or estate document.
Property address Physical situs of the parcel. 911/site address and deed description.
Land Parcel size, land characteristics and land assessment information. Survey, acreage and adjoining parcel map.
Improvements Taxable buildings and structural characteristics. Actual size, age, use, condition and permits.
Gross assessed value Value before deductions are applied. Form 11 and prior assessment.
Deductions Eligible reductions applied through the Auditor. TS-1 tax bill and deduction status.
Net assessed value Value remaining after deductions and used in tax calculations. Tax-bill calculation.
Taxing district Local units whose certified rates apply. School, township, city/town and other district placement.
Recorded document Deed, mortgage or other legal document establishing title or encumbrance history. Recorder/Doxpop index rather than GIS alone.
Indiana market-value-in-use system

How Scott County Assessed Value Is Developed

January 1 Property is valued for the annual assessment date.
Property data Land and improvements are reviewed.
Market evidence Sales and valuation models support annual adjustment.
Gross AV Assessor certifies the assessment.
Tax bill Auditor deductions and certified tax rates produce liability.
Annual adjustment Indiana reassesses property through an annual-adjustment process rather than waiting many years for one complete countywide reset.
Cyclical review Scott County’s Assessor oversees the cyclical reassessment process used to keep physical property information current.
Form 11 A Notice of Assessment communicates a real-property assessment change and becomes important for appeal timing.
Property-tax caps do not cap assessed value: Indiana’s 1%, 2% and 3% constitutional limits cap qualifying tax liability, not annual market-value growth.
County appeal starts with Form 130

How to Appeal a Scott County Property Assessment

Read Form 11 Identify assessment and mailing date.
File Form 130 Submit county appeal on time.
PTABOA review County board reviews assessment dispute.
Form 115 Board issues determination.
State appeal File with IBTR within 45 days when appropriate.
Scott County’s published deadline rule: Form 130 is due June 15 when the Form 11 is mailed before May 1 of the assessment year. When the notice is mailed on or after May 1, the county states the deadline is June 15 of the year taxes based on that assessment are due.
Factual error evidence Measurements, photographs, demolition records, construction status, use or condition information.
Market evidence Relevant arm’s-length sales, appraisal, broker analysis and comparable property evidence.
Equity evidence Similar properties with comparable characteristics and materially different assessments.

Appeal preparation checklist

  • Form 11 notice
  • Form 130 petition
  • Current GIS parcel record
  • Property photographs
  • Correct measurements
  • Comparable sale evidence
  • Independent appraisal if available
  • Proof of filing date
State-level next step: A taxpayer generally has 45 days after notification of the PTABOA determination on Form 115 to file Form 131 with the Indiana Board of Tax Review.
“I am reviewing Scott County parcel __________ for assessment year __________. My Form 11 was mailed __________. The assessment is __________, and my supported value or factual correction is __________. Please confirm whether Form 130 is timely and what documentation should accompany the filing.”
Open Official Scott County Appeal Instructions Review Form 130, June 15 timing, PTABOA and Indiana Board of Tax Review procedures.
Indiana circuit breaker limits

Scott County Property Tax Caps: 1%, 2% and 3%

1% — qualifying homestead Owner-occupied homestead property generally falls within the 1% constitutional property-tax cap.
2% — other residential and agricultural land Rental residences, other qualifying residential property and agricultural land generally use the 2% cap.
3% — nonresidential and personal property Commercial, industrial and taxable personal property generally use the 3% cap.
Referendum exception: Voter-approved referendum levies can be added above the constitutional base cap. Do not assume the maximum visible tax bill must equal exactly 1%, 2% or 3% of gross assessed value.
Cap uses gross assessed value: Indiana’s circuit breaker calculation is tied to gross assessed value and property class, while ordinary deductions reduce net assessed value used in the initial tax calculation.
Applications and corrections go to the Auditor

Scott County Homestead and Other Property-Tax Deductions

Homestead Standard Deduction Indiana’s standard homestead deduction generally equals the lesser of 60% of gross assessed value or $45,000 for a qualifying principal residence.
Supplemental Homestead Deduction A qualifying homestead also receives a supplemental deduction calculated from the remaining assessed value under Indiana law.
Over 65 Benefits Older homeowners may qualify for state property-tax benefits when statutory age, ownership, residence, value and income rules are met.
Veteran / Disability Benefits Indiana provides property-tax deductions to certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses subject to statutory qualifications.
Classified Forest The Assessor processes classified-forest applications and withdrawals while the program follows state land-use requirements.
Auditor is the filing office Scott County specifically directs deduction and exemption questions to the Auditor at 812-752-8408.
Mortgage deduction change: Indiana’s former mortgage deduction no longer applies to tax bills beginning with 2023-pay-2024. Do not rely on older deduction lists that still show it as a current homeowner deduction.
Ownership changes matter: Sale, trust transfer, divorce, estate administration or change in primary-residence status can affect deductions. Check the Auditor record after recording a new deed.
Open Scott County Property Transfers & Deductions Review county contact information, transfer fees and links to Indiana deduction guidance.
Major Indiana change for 2026

Scott County Business Personal Property Filing Rules

2026 filing deadline Indiana’s official 2026 business tangible personal-property return deadline is May 15, 2026.
New $2 million threshold For the 2026 assessment date, the exemption threshold increased from the former $80,000 level to $2,000,000 in total acquisition cost of qualifying business personal property in the county.
Not a $2 million deduction If total acquisition cost is at or above the threshold, the rule is not simply a deduction of the first $2 million from otherwise taxable property.
Previously qualified business State guidance says a taxpayer that previously claimed the exemption and continues to qualify generally does not have to refile merely because the threshold increased.
Closed business Scott County instructs a business that has closed to note the closure date, sign the return and return it so the Assessor can update the account.
Incomplete return risk Missing taxing district, business code, federal ID or taxpayer signature can make the filing incomplete and create statutory consequences.
August 2026 position: The May 15 filing deadline has passed. A business with an unfiled return, account that should have closed or incorrect assessment should contact the Assessor at 812-752-8436.
Important portal update: Indiana discontinued the statewide PPOP-IN online personal-property portal beginning in 2026. Older Scott County web text may still reference that portal, so confirm the current filing method directly with the Assessor.

Scott County Mobile Home Assessment and Tax Records

Assessor function The County Assessor handles mobile-home assessments and assessment notifications.
Tax collection The County Treasurer collects mobile-home property taxes along with real and personal property taxes.
Title issues The Recorder directs mobile-home title questions to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Land ownership matters Verify whether the mobile home and underlying land are assessed together or under different records.
Sale preparation Check assessment, tax status and BMV title before transferring ownership.
Do not rely on one parcel screen A mobile home, land parcel and personal-property account can involve separate records.
Official Indiana 2026 due dates

Scott County Property-Tax Due Dates and Payment Methods

Spring installment Official 2026 first-installment due date.
30-day window Limited 5% penalty treatment can apply when statutory conditions are met.
Current position Unpaid spring tax is now beyond the first 30-day period.
Scott tax sale County advertises its 2026 tax certificate sale for this date.
Fall installment Official 2026 second-installment due date.
Settlement cycle Treasurer and Auditor complete collection/distribution processes.
Online / ACH The county currently lists a $2 ACH processing fee through its payment vendor.
Credit card The county lists a 2.5% card processing fee charged by the vendor rather than the county.
Debit card The current county page lists a $3.95 flat debit-card processing fee.
Pay by phone Call 877-690-3729 and use jurisdiction code 2452.
Drop box The Treasurer has a 24/7 drop box by the courthouse security entry on the east side.
Mail or office Mail or bring payment to Scott County Treasurer, 1 E McClain Avenue, Suite 140, Scottsburg, IN 47170.
Local banks: Scott County states that New Washington State Bank, WesBanco and Stock Yards Bank can accept tax payments when you bring the payment vouchers.
Bank limitation: Participating banks accept full payments only. Scott County directs partial-payment transactions to the Treasurer’s Office.
Mail timing: For a mailed payment, the Treasurer’s FAQ emphasizes the need for a valid federally cancelled postmark on or before the due date. A postage-meter date alone does not establish timely mailing.
Late-tax decision path

What Happens When Scott County Property Taxes Are Late?

Paid within 30 days Indiana provides a 5% penalty on the unpaid installment when it is fully paid within 30 days and no earlier delinquent tax is owed on that parcel.
Still unpaid after 30 days The penalty becomes 10% of the unpaid tax under the general Indiana rule.
Older delinquency Additional statutory penalties can be added on later installment dates while tax remains unpaid.
Partial payment Scott County accepts partial payments through the Treasurer’s Office, but the remaining balance can continue through delinquency procedures.
Tax certificate sale A sufficiently delinquent parcel can be offered at the annual county tax sale.
Sale does not immediately transfer the house The successful bidder receives a Tax Sale Certificate and statutory lien rights, not immediate ownership of the real estate.
“Please give me the current amount due on Scott County parcel __________ through today. Confirm the spring tax, penalties, fall installment, any partial payments, whether the parcel is certified for the September 9 tax sale and what amount is required to remove it from sale.”
Scott County has published its 2026 sale date

Scott County Indiana Tax Sale — September 9, 2026

Delinquent tax Parcel remains unpaid.
Certification Parcel qualifies for statutory sale procedure.
September 9 Scott County tax certificate auction.
Redemption Owner may redeem under Indiana law.
Tax deed risk Buyer may later seek deed if statutory steps are completed and parcel is not redeemed.
Owner priority: If a parcel may be listed for September 9, do not rely on the original tax bill or a third-party auction listing. Call the Scott County Treasurer at 812-752-8414 for the current county-controlled amount and removal procedure.
County summary: Scott County explains that the successful bidder receives a Tax Sale Certificate. The owner generally has a statutory redemption period, and a bidder may pursue a tax deed only if the property is not redeemed and all Indiana procedures are satisfied.
Open Scott County Tax Sale Information Verify the September 9, 2026 sale and current SRI auction information.
Recorded documents from March 15, 1982 forward online

How to Search Scott County Deeds, Mortgages and Liens

Verify the parcel in Think GIS. Copy the owner and parcel information before searching recorded documents.
Open the Recorder’s online services page. Use Scott County Recorder Services.
Follow the Doxpop record-search link. Basic document information is available without charge; detailed information and document images can require a fee.
Search current and prior owners. A title chain can include maiden names, trusts, estates, businesses and lenders.
Review deed and mortgage documents separately. A deed establishes conveyance while mortgages, releases and liens can appear as separate instruments.
Use Property Watch. Scott County offers free Doxpop Property Watch email notifications for new recordings matching a name or watched property.
Use the courthouse for deeper research. The Recorder says Scott County historical indexing is still being expanded and updates are uploaded weekly.
Online date range: The Recorder states that recorded documents filed from March 15, 1982 to the present are available through its online Doxpop service.
No title search by county staff: Recorder staff are not permitted to perform a title search or provide legal advice. Court judgments, state tax liens, bankruptcies and other claims may also exist outside the Recorder’s own land-record index.
Need a bonded search? Scott County directs users to a bank, title company or independent professional searcher.

Scott County Recorder Fees for Deeds, Mortgages and Copies

Recorder service Published county fee Practical note
Mortgage $55 Includes mortgages, subordinate and corrective mortgages, rerecordings and specified related instruments.
Deed or most other instruments $25 Published flat recording fee includes one oversize page.
Additional oversize page $5 Applies to qualifying pages exceeding 8½ × 14 inches.
Mechanic’s lien $25 Includes one mail-out.
Additional mechanic’s-lien mail-out $2 Per additional mailed notice.
Copy 11 × 17 or smaller $1/page Ordinary copy fee.
Larger copy $5/page For copies larger than 11 × 17.
Document certification $5 Plus applicable per-page copy charges.
Document preparation: Scott County’s current recording guidance includes minimum type size, margin requirements, Indiana notary details and a Social Security number redaction affirmation. Verify requirements before sending an original instrument for recording.
Verify Recorder Fee Schedule Check deed, mortgage, lien, UCC, copy and certification charges before recording.

Which Scott County Records Should Buyers and Owners Review?

Situation Records to review Best next action
Buying a house GIS parcel, assessment, tax account, deed, mortgage, liens and survey. Compare county data with appraisal, inspection, survey and title commitment.
Recently purchased home Recorded deed, Auditor ownership, homestead deduction and tax mailing information. Verify deductions after the transfer is processed.
Assessment increased Form 11, GIS record, property characteristics and comparable sales. Check Form 130 deadline based on the notice mailing date.
Spring tax unpaid Current Treasurer balance, penalty and tax-sale certification. Contact Treasurer before the September 9 sale.
Older homeowner Homestead, age/income qualification and Over 65 benefits. Contact Auditor for the current Indiana deduction application.
Business owner 2026 personal-property return, acquisition-cost total and exemption status. Apply the new $2 million threshold correctly and report business closure directly.
Boundary question GIS, deed, survey and recorded plat. Use a professional survey for legal boundary determination.
Title or lien concern Doxpop Recorder data plus court, tax and bankruptcy research. Use a title company or qualified professional for a complete search.

Scott County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Do not know parcel number Search Think GIS by address or owner and click the mapped tract. Auditor / GIS
GIS owner appears wrong Check latest recorded deed and confirm transfer has reached the Auditor. Recorder, then Auditor
Assessment seems too high Compare Form 11, physical characteristics and valid market evidence. Assessor
Appeal deadline unclear Use the actual Form 11 mailing date and ask Assessor whether Form 130 is still timely. Assessor
Homestead is missing Contact Auditor and verify ownership and principal-residence eligibility. Auditor
Tax bill higher than neighbor Compare assessment, deductions, property class and taxing district—not only sale price. Assessor / Auditor / Treasurer
Spring tax not paid Request current payoff including penalty and tax-sale status. Treasurer
Need partial tax payment Pay through Treasurer; participating banks accept full payments only. Treasurer
Cannot find deed online Search current/prior owners and contact Recorder for historical indexing assistance. Recorder
Need full title search Use title company, abstractor or qualified independent searcher. Private professional
Business closed Notify Assessor directly with closure date rather than assuming another agency updates the assessment. Assessor
Boundary line looks wrong Treat GIS as informational and compare a recorded survey or commission a new survey. Recorder / Surveyor
“I am researching Scott County parcel __________ for assessment/tax year __________. GIS shows __________, while my Form 11, deed, deduction record, survey or tax receipt shows __________. Please confirm which office owns the record and what document is needed to correct it.”

Scott County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder Contacts

Scott County Assessor 1 E McClain Avenue
Suite 150
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-8436
Fax: 812-752-8437
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Scott County Auditor 1 E McClain Avenue
Suite 130
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-8408
Fax: 812-752-7914
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Scott County Treasurer 1 E McClain Avenue
Suite 140
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-8414
Fax: 812-752-8415
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Scott County Recorder 1 E McClain Avenue
Suite 100
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-8442
Fax: 812-752-6430
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Assessment officeholder: Diana Cozart is the current Scott County Assessor. The county’s other department pages contain some staff-directory inconsistencies, so this guide uses department phone numbers rather than relying on conflicting Treasurer/Recorder name listings.
Official live-action routes

Scott County Property Record Action Center

Use the correct official system only after identifying the parcel and the office responsible for your task.

Search GIS Parcel Owner, address, parcel and map information. Review Appeal Rules Form 130, PTABOA and Indiana Board appeal path. Pay Property Tax Online, phone, ACH, card, mail or courthouse. Search Recorded Documents Deeds, mortgages, liens and Property Watch.
Exactly 10 practical answers

Scott County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

1. Which Scott County is this property assessor guide for?

This guide covers Scott County, Indiana, with county offices located in Scottsburg. Diana Cozart is the current Scott County Assessor.

2. How do I search Scott County Indiana property records?

Use the official Scott County Think GIS system. Search by parcel, owner or property address, then verify the owner, parcel number, map location, acreage and available assessment information.

3. Who handles Scott County property assessment appeals?

The Scott County Assessor receives Form 130 assessment appeals and serves as secretary of the County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals, commonly called PTABOA.

4. What is the Scott County property assessment appeal deadline?

The county states that Form 130 is due June 15 when a Form 11 notice is mailed before May 1 of the assessment year. When the notice is mailed on or after May 1, Scott County instructs taxpayers to use the applicable June 15 deadline in the year taxes from that assessment are due.

5. When are Scott County Indiana property taxes due in 2026?

Indiana’s official 2026 property-tax due dates are May 11, 2026 for the spring installment and November 10, 2026 for the fall installment.

6. What are Indiana’s 1%, 2% and 3% property-tax caps?

Qualifying homesteads generally have a 1% cap, other residential property and agricultural land generally have a 2% cap, and nonresidential and taxable personal property generally have a 3% cap. Voter-approved referendum taxes can apply above the base cap.

7. Where do I apply for a Scott County homestead deduction?

Property-tax deductions and exemption questions go to the Scott County Auditor at 812-752-8408, not the Assessor or Treasurer.

8. What changed for Indiana business personal property in 2026?

The exemption threshold increased to $2 million in total acquisition cost of qualifying business personal property in a county for the 2026 assessment date. The 2026 filing deadline was May 15.

9. When is the Scott County Indiana tax sale in 2026?

Scott County’s official tax-sale page lists September 9, 2026. Owners of delinquent property should contact the County Treasurer at 812-752-8414 for the current amount and sale status.

10. How do I find a Scott County deed, mortgage or lien?

Use the Scott County Recorder’s online Doxpop service. Documents recorded from March 15, 1982 to the present are available online, basic index information is free and detailed information or document images can require a fee.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Scott County Assessor Current Assessor, assessment duties, personal property, cyclical reassessment and office contacts. Scott County Think GIS Official county-linked parcel and map-search system. Assessment Appeals Form 130, June 15 county deadline and Indiana Board appeal rules. Scott County Auditor Ownership, tax duplicate, deductions and GIS/cartography responsibility. Property Tax Payment Options Online, phone, card, ACH, mail, drop box and partial-payment instructions. 2026 Scott County Tax Sale September 9, 2026 auction date and redemption overview. Recorder Online Services Doxpop document access, March 15, 1982-present records and Property Watch. Indiana DLGF 2026 Due Dates May 11 and November 10 property-tax deadlines and delinquency penalties. Indiana Business Personal Property May 15, 2026 filing date and current state filing guidance.
Verified for this guide: Scott County, Indiana jurisdiction; current Assessor Diana Cozart; office addresses and hours; Think GIS parcel system; Form 130 appeal procedure; May 11 and November 10 tax dates; 5% and 10% delinquency penalties; county payment processor fees; Auditor deduction responsibilities; 1%/2%/3% Indiana tax caps; $2 million 2026 business-personal-property threshold; September 9 tax sale; Recorder online date range; Property Watch; and current published recording/copy fees.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Scott County Government, the Scott County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, PTABOA, Indiana Board of Tax Review, Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, WTH Think GIS, Doxpop or SRI.

Assessments, deductions, filing deadlines, tax rates, tax-sale lists, payment vendor fees, business-personal-property rules, office staff and online systems can change. Verify time-sensitive details with the responsible official office before filing an appeal, paying delinquent tax, recording a deed or relying on property records in a transaction.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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