City of St. Louis Missouri Property Lookup 2026
St. Louis City MO Assessor Records, Owner Lookup, Parcel Search and Property Taxes
Property research inside the City of St. Louis uses a different government system from neighboring St. Louis County. The City of St. Louis is an independent city, and its Assessor, Collector of Revenue and Recorder of Deeds maintain separate pieces of the property record.
Assessor Shawn Ordway maintains valuation, parcel ownership and mapping information. Collector of Revenue Gregory F.X. Daly maintains real-estate tax accounts, balances and receipts. Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler maintains the actual recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, plats and other land documents. This guide shows exactly which system to use for each lookup.
Address + parcel lookup through City Assessor data
Owner-name lookup available through tax inquiry
Residential assessment ratio: 19%
2026 BOE filing deadline already passed
CITY OF ST. LOUIS
≠ ST. LOUIS COUNTY
PROPERTY LOOKUP ROUTER
Assessment
Assessor
Tax balance
Collector
Legal deed
Recorder
Map/history
Geo STL
RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT
City Assessor
Shawn Ordway
Residential ratio
19%
Commercial ratio
32%
Editorial review
August 12, 2026
Start here before searching
St. Louis City Property Records Are Not St. Louis County Records
The City of St. Louis is its own jurisdiction. A property with a St. Louis mailing address may still be outside the independent City of St. Louis and therefore belong in St. Louis County or another nearby jurisdiction.
City property
Use stlouis-mo.gov, the City Assessor, City Collector of Revenue and City Recorder of Deeds.
County property
Do not use the City Assessor database for parcels located in St. Louis County.
Unsure?
Search the physical property address first and confirm the jurisdiction before relying on value or tax information.
Why users search “St. Louis City County Assessor”: the City performs county-level functions in several offices. For example, the City Collector of Revenue is legally described by the City as a county office under Missouri statute. That does not make the City part of St. Louis County.
Current 2026 status
2026 Is an Even-Year Assessment Year, and the Main BOE Filing Deadline Has Passed
January 1, 2026
The assessment year began and property is considered according to its January 1 status.
July 13, 2026
Second Monday in July and the ordinary Board of Equalization appeal filing deadline.
August 22, 2026
Fourth Saturday in August, the Assessor’s published annual BOE adjournment point.
December 31, 2026
Deadline to pay 2026 real-estate tax without entering delinquency.
Reassessment cycle: the City reassesses real property every other year in odd-numbered years. The last broad reassessment was therefore 2025. A 2026 parcel page can still show current 2026 assessed values, but 2026 is not the normal citywide reassessment year.
Appeal timing: as of August 12, 2026, the ordinary July 13 Board of Equalization filing deadline has passed. If you already received a BOE decision, a separate 30-day State Tax Commission appeal period may apply.
Three offices, three different records
Assessor vs Collector of Revenue vs Recorder of Deeds
Assessor
- Appraised market value
- Assessed value
- Property classification
- Owner record
- Parcel maps
- Land/improvement details
- Assessment appeals
- Senior tax-freeze applications
Collector of Revenue
- Real-estate tax bill
- Property tax search
- Owner-name tax lookup
- Payment status
- Tax receipts
- PayIt St. Louis
- Delinquent taxes
- Land tax sale process
Recorder of Deeds
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Affidavits
- Court orders
- Subdivision plats
- Recorded land documents
- Certified copies
Do not use the assessment-owner field as legal title proof. The Assessor updates ownership data, but the Assessor explicitly states that deeds are managed by the Recorder of Deeds.
Choose Your St. Louis City Property Lookup
Search an address
Use the City Address & Property Information Search.
Search a parcel ID
Use the same Assessor-supported address/property system.
Search by owner name
Use the Collector’s Property Tax Inquiry, because the Assessor public property page blocks name searching.
Check tax history
Use the Collector’s property-tax account.
Find a deed or lien
Use the Recorder of Deeds free land-record search.
Research map/history
Use Geo St. Louis for parcel, mapping and historical ownership context.
The most important search distinction
Four Ways to Look Up St. Louis City Property
Address
Best first search when you know the street number and name.
Address Search
Parcel ID
Best identifier when comparing Assessor, Collector and mapping records.
Parcel Search
Owner Name
Use the Collector’s tax inquiry rather than the public Assessor address page.
Owner Search
Recorded Document
Use the Recorder when you need the actual deed, lien or other legal filing.
Land Records
Privacy/search rule: the City’s Address & Property Information Search does not permit name searches. The separate City Property Tax Inquiry does permit searches by property number, owner name or address. This is why a name lookup can fail in one City system but work in another.
Free City Assessor-supported search
How to Search a St. Louis City Property by Address or Parcel
Enter the street address or parcel ID.
A property address such as a street number plus street name is usually the fastest start.
Select Real Estate and Property Information.
This focuses the result on tax, valuation, assessment, sales and land-use information.
Open Basic Info.
This is where the City says current ownership information can be found.
Check assessment values.
Separate appraised market value from assessed value.
Review sale information.
Check sales date, transaction information and whether the sale appears useful for market research.
Review tax history.
The City property page can display real-estate tax history supplied by the Collector.
Use zoning and geography links.
Property results can connect users with zoning, neighborhoods, wards, blocks and other boundary information.
Review permit and CSB information where relevant.
The City search can surface building-permit and Citizens’ Service Bureau information tied to the address.
Move to Recorder records for title research.
Do not use the Assessor result alone to conclude that no deed, mortgage or lien exists.
Cost: the City lists no fee for this online address/property ownership search.
Useful workaround for name lookup
How to Search St. Louis City Property by Owner Name
The Assessor address search does not support owner-name searches. For a public owner-name lookup, use the City of St. Louis Property Tax Inquiry instead.
Enter the owner name.
The City tax inquiry accepts property number, owner name or address.
Review matching properties carefully.
Do not assume that every result for a common person or business name is the property you need.
Copy the property/parcel identifiers.
Use those identifiers to reopen the property in the Assessor address database.
Verify the latest deed if ownership matters legally.
Search Recorder of Deeds records using the owner/grantee name and property information.
Name lookup is a discovery tool—not a title opinion. Trusts, LLCs, recent deeds, estate transfers and data-processing delays can make a tax-account owner field different from the ownership conclusion a title professional would reach.
Six Checks Before You Trust a St. Louis City Property Result
Parcel ID
Exact parcel.
Address
Correct location.
Owner
Assessment record.
Class
Residential/commercial.
Value
Correct year.
Tax
Collector status.
City vs County check: if a St. Louis mailing address produces no City result, verify whether the parcel is actually in St. Louis County before assuming the property record is missing.
Property-record decoder
What the St. Louis City Property Page Can Tell You
| Field |
What it means |
What to verify next |
| Owner / Basic Info |
Current ownership data carried in City assessment records. |
Recorder deed if legal title matters. |
| Parcel ID |
City assessment parcel identifier. |
Use same parcel in Collector and mapping research. |
| Appraised Value |
Assessor’s estimate of fair market value. |
Compare sales and property characteristics. |
| Assessed Value |
Statutory percentage of appraised value. |
Confirm residential vs commercial classification. |
| Land Use |
Assessment/property use information. |
Do not treat it as zoning approval. |
| Sales History |
Recorded transaction information used for research. |
Check transaction type and deed. |
| Real Estate Tax History |
Collector-supplied tax history connected to the property. |
Open tax inquiry for live balance/receipt. |
| Zoning |
City zoning/map information tied to location. |
Confirm permitted use before a project. |
| Building Permits |
Available permit records associated with address. |
Use Building Division for current permit status. |
| CSB Requests |
Citizens’ Service Bureau requests tied to address. |
Understand issue type before treating as property defect. |
Maps + historical ownership context
Use Geo St. Louis for Parcels, Aerials and Historical Ownership Research
Geo St. Louis combines geospatial data from multiple City departments and federal sources. It can be useful when a normal assessment page does not provide enough spatial or historical context.
Search by address
Find parcel and map information using a known location.
Search by City Block / Parcel ID
Useful when researching lots, subdivisions or neighboring parcels.
Historical ownership
The Assessor’s Records & Mapping page directs users to Geo St. Louis for ownership history from 1997 to current.
Pre-1997 ownership: the City states that older ownership records are not available online through that historical ownership route. Use the Recorder/Archives for deeper deed-chain research.
Geo St. Louis
Access the City’s parcel, aerial imagery and geospatial research gateway.
Missouri classification ratios
Residential Property Is Assessed at 19%; Commercial at 32%
19%
RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY
32%
COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY
Residential example
Appraised value: what the property should bring in an open and competitive market under fair-sale conditions. Assessed value: the statutory percentage of that appraised value used for the tax calculation.
2026 filing deadline passed
St. Louis City Property Assessment Appeal Process
Ordinary 2026 appeals were due by the second Monday in July—July 13, 2026. The Board of Equalization convened the first Monday in July and remains in its annual session through the fourth Saturday in August.
Assessment date
Property status for assessment year.
Informal review
Annual informal appeal period begins.
Informal ends
Assessor’s published informal deadline.
BOE filing
2026 ordinary appeal deadline.
BOE adjourns
Fourth Saturday in August.
State appeal
State Tax Commission after BOE decision.
Evidence the Board says taxpayers may present
- Sale contract
- Comparable property information
- Income/expense statement
- Descriptive photographs
- Independent appraisal
- Owner opinion of value
- Property-condition evidence
- Building/land corrections
Six copies: the City’s Board of Equalization instructs taxpayers appearing at a hearing to bring six copies of documentation they want the Board to consider.
Board first, State second: a taxpayer dissatisfied with the BOE decision can appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission within 30 days of the Board decision, but the City states that the taxpayer must appeal to the Board first.
“I am reviewing City of St. Louis parcel __________ at __________. The Assessor shows appraised value of __________ and assessed value of __________. My supported opinion of market value is __________ because __________. Please confirm what appeal or correction option remains available for this assessment year.”
St. Louis Board of Equalization
Review current hearing information, rules, schedules and State Tax Commission appeal guidance.
City-specific senior tax relief
St. Louis Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze Credit
The City’s Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze Credit limits future increases in the City portion of residential property taxes for qualifying senior homeowners. It does not freeze every line of the property-tax bill.
Age
Applicant must be age 62 or older as of December 31 of the current year.
Primary residence
Applicant must own or hold a legal/equitable interest, be liable for tax and occupy the property as the primary home for most of the year.
Value limit
The current main program page lists a maximum market value of $528,392.
Not every tax is frozen. The City says the credit freezes designated City tax components, while school, library, Metropolitan Sewer District, zoo/museum and several other levies can still increase.
2026 application timing needs live verification. The standard application/renewal window is March 1–June 30, but the current City program page says the 2026 deadline has been extended without displaying a clear replacement date in the public summary. Check the live page or call the Assessor before assuming the opportunity is closed.
Official-page threshold mismatch: the current online application section displays a $528,392 market-value ceiling for a new application, while the renewal instructions still display $514,500. Because those two live City sections conflict, confirm your 2026 eligibility directly with the Assessor rather than using the lower number to self-disqualify.
2026 credit amount: the City says the 2026 tax rates and exact credit amounts will not be known until November 2026 after rates are set.
Senior Citizen Tax Freeze
Review current eligibility, deadline status, proof requirements and application/renewal options.
Collector Gregory F.X. Daly
Search and Pay St. Louis City 2026 Real Estate Taxes
November 2026
Non-escrowed real-estate tax bills are scheduled to be mailed.
December 31, 2026
Real-estate tax is due by year-end.
January 1, 2027
Any unpaid balance becomes subject to delinquency charges.
Search by property number, owner name or address.
This is especially useful when the Assessor’s no-name-search rule prevents owner searching.
Confirm the correct property.
Match address and parcel/account data before relying on a balance.
Review payment history and tax year.
An old paid year is not proof the current year is paid.
Pay through the City’s PayIt route when available.
The City payment page allows credit/debit cards and ACH.
Save the receipt.
Online real-estate tax receipts become available after payment processing.
Current published payment fees: the Collector lists a 2.45% transaction fee for credit/debit payments and $1.25 for ACH payments.
Escrow account? The Collector says the property-tax bill is sent to the lending agency when an escrow account is on file. Property owners should still verify online that the tax is ultimately paid.
No bill is not a safe reason to wait. If the City does not have the correct mailing address or the property changed ownership after bills were created, the paper statement may not reach the expected person. Tax bills remain searchable online.
After December 31
St. Louis City Delinquent Real Estate Tax Charges
The Collector’s current payment guidance states that Missouri law imposes a one-time penalty and continuing interest when real-estate taxes remain unpaid after December 31.
One-time penalty
Current Collector guidance lists 2%.
Monthly interest
Current guidance lists 2% per month.
Annual interest cap
Current payment page describes a maximum of 18% per year.
Get a live payoff amount. Do not manually calculate a delinquent tax balance from an old bill when legal fees, suit costs or additional collection charges may be involved.
City land tax suit and sale calendar
2026 St. Louis City Delinquent Land Tax Sales
JUL 14
Sale 238
Published City sale date that has already passed.
AUG 11
Sale 239
Published sale date was August 11, 2026—one day before this article’s verification date.
OCT 6
Sale 240
Next published 2026 sale date currently shown on the City schedule.
2 WEEKS
Property list timing
City says the current Land Tax Sale Properties List is posted about two weeks before the upcoming sale.
Do not treat a land-tax-sale parcel like a normal MLS purchase. Review the Sheriff’s sale process, title, occupants, liens, redemption/legal rights, condition and litigation status before bidding.
Office routing: the Collector processes delinquent real-estate taxes and suits, while the City Sheriff performs the sale and handles post-sale processes.
Delinquent Land Tax Sale Schedule
Verify the current sale date, suit schedule and live property list before taking any action.
Recorder Michael Butler
Search St. Louis City Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Plats
The Recorder of Deeds Land Records Department receives and maintains real-estate documents for land inside the City of St. Louis, including deeds, liens, affidavits, court orders, mortgages and subdivision-related documents.
Start with the Assessor or tax property record.
Save address, owner name and parcel information.
Open the City’s Obtain Land Records service.
Use the free Direct Land Record Search linked by the Recorder.
Search buyer/grantee name and property clues.
Check spelling and possible business/trust ownership.
Review the matching recording information.
Confirm the property and parties rather than relying only on the name.
Purchase an image only when needed.
The City’s free search can identify a record; its Tapestry process is used for document-image purchases.
Use a certified copy when required.
Legal, court or transaction requirements may call for certification rather than a simple informational copy.
Current published land-record search and copy fees
| Service |
Published charge |
| Grantor Index search in person/mail |
$20 per ten-year search. |
| Grantee Index search in person/mail |
$20 per ten-year search. |
| Uncertified copy |
$3 first page + $2 each additional page for same document. |
| Online Tapestry search |
Current City service page lists $6.95 per search. |
| Online certified copy |
$5 first page + $2 each additional page, plus applicable service/delivery charges. |
Free search first: the Recorder’s Direct Land Record Search is free. Fees become relevant when using fee-based index/search services or obtaining copies/images.
Recorder deed-recording requirement: a deed’s legal description must correctly identify the property and include the City Block Number and Lot Number.
Recent sale / ownership update
How Ownership Moves From the Deed Into the Assessor Record
Prepare and execute the deed.
The legal transfer document must meet Missouri and City recording requirements.
Prepare the Certificate of Value when applicable.
The Assessor’s Records & Mapping section maintains the City Certificate of Value process for real-estate transfers.
Record the deed.
File it with the Recorder of Deeds—not the Assessor.
Assessor updates ownership data.
The Real Estate Records section records ownership transfers in the assessment system after property is sold/transferred.
Check the tax account.
Confirm the Collector has the property connected to the correct parcel/account.
Update mailing address if necessary.
A transfer does not guarantee every future tax or assessment notice will reach the desired mailing address without correct records.
A website owner field does not create a deed. If a person needs to be added to or removed from legal title, the underlying recorded conveyance must be handled properly.
Vehicles and tangible personal property
St. Louis City Personal Property Declaration Deadline
February 1
Personal-property forms are scheduled to be mailed.
April 1
Annual declaration deadline.
10% penalty
City guidance warns that late declaration can result in a 10% assessment penalty.
Real estate and personal property are separate accounts. Vehicles, boats and certain business assets belong in the Personal Property section rather than the real-estate property lookup.
Personal Property Section
Review declarations, forms, online filing and tax-waiver information.
City Hall property offices
St. Louis City Assessor, Collector and Recorder Contacts
Assessor — Shawn Ordway
City Hall
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Main:
314-622-4050
Real Property:
314-622-4185
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Collector — Gregory F.X. Daly
Real Estate Tax Department
City Hall, Room 109
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-622-4101
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Recorder — Michael Butler
Land Records, Room 126
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Land Records:
314-622-3260
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Records & Mapping
Room 114
314-622-3212
Ownership-transfer records, parcel maps, Certificates of Value and owner-address changes.
Board of Equalization
Room 120
314-622-4185
equalization-board@stlouis-mo.gov
Lookup problem solver
St. Louis City Assessor Search Troubleshooting
| Problem |
Best fix |
Correct system |
| City search gives no property |
Verify the parcel is actually inside the independent City of St. Louis rather than St. Louis County. |
Jurisdiction Check |
| Cannot search owner name |
The Assessor public property page blocks name searches; use Property Tax Inquiry. |
Collector |
| Address has several matches |
Open results and compare parcel ID, block, owner and property details. |
Assessor |
| Owner is outdated |
Check the latest recorded deed, then contact Records & Mapping if the assessment record has not updated. |
Recorder → Assessor |
| Need old ownership history |
Use Geo St. Louis for 1997-current history; use Recorder/Archives for older records. |
Geo STL / Recorder |
| Market value seems wrong |
Review comparable sales and property characteristics; ordinary July 13, 2026 BOE filing deadline has passed. |
Assessor / BOE |
| Assessed value seems much lower than market |
Remember residential assessed value is 19% and commercial is 32% of appraised value. |
Assessor |
| Need current amount owed |
Use the Collector tax inquiry rather than calculating from Assessor data alone. |
Collector |
| Need paid-tax receipt |
Use the real-estate tax receipt service/property inquiry. |
Collector |
| Need deed or lien |
Search Recorder of Deeds land records. |
Recorder |
| Need legal boundary |
Use deed/plat plus a licensed surveyor; parcel maps are research tools. |
Recorder + Surveyor |
| Senior tax freeze confusion |
Current City pages show conflicting value thresholds and an unspecified 2026 extension; call Assessor. |
Assessor |
“I am researching City of St. Louis parcel __________ at __________. The Assessor/tax record shows __________, but my deed, tax receipt, appraisal or other document shows __________. Please confirm which City office controls this field and what documentation is needed to correct or verify it.”
Best research sequence
Research a St. Louis City Property in This Order
1. Address / Parcel
Find the correct City property and copy the parcel identifier.
2. Assessment / Geo
Review value, sales, use, boundaries and historical context.
3. Tax Inquiry
Verify tax account, balance and payment history.
4. Recorder
Confirm deeds, mortgages, liens and legal filings.
Buying an older St. Louis building? Add zoning, building permits, historic-district/Cultural Resources review, occupancy rules, code violations, sewer/lateral issues, lead risk, title, survey, easements and tax-abatement status when relevant.
Official live-action routes
St. Louis City Property Lookup Action Center
10 St. Louis City answers
St. Louis City Property Assessor Search & Lookup FAQs
1. How do I search St. Louis City property records?
Use the City of St. Louis Address & Property Information Search for an address or parcel ID. It can display ownership under Basic Info, assessment values, land use, sales, tax history, zoning, permit information and other address-based City data.
2. Can I search St. Louis City property by owner name?
Yes, but not through the public Assessor Address & Property Search, which does not permit name searching. Use the official City of St. Louis Property Tax Inquiry instead; it accepts a property number, owner name or address.
3. Is St. Louis City the same as St. Louis County for property records?
No. The City of St. Louis is an independent jurisdiction and has its own Assessor, Collector of Revenue and Recorder of Deeds. Property located in St. Louis County must be researched through St. Louis County systems rather than the City database.
4. Who is the City of St. Louis Assessor in 2026?
Shawn Ordway is the current City Assessor. He was appointed in 2025. The Assessor’s main office is at City Hall, 1200 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103, and the main office phone number is 314-622-4050.
5. What percentage of market value is St. Louis residential property assessed at?
Residential real property is assessed at 19% of appraised market value. Commercial real property is assessed at 32%. For example, a residential property appraised at $250,000 would have a $47,500 assessed value before applicable property-tax rates are used.
6. What was the 2026 St. Louis City property assessment appeal deadline?
The City’s ordinary Board of Equalization deadline is the second Monday in July, which was July 13, 2026. The Board convenes in July and remains in its annual session through the fourth Saturday in August. A taxpayer dissatisfied with a BOE decision generally has 30 days to appeal that decision to the Missouri State Tax Commission.
7. When are St. Louis City real estate taxes due in 2026?
The Collector of Revenue mails non-escrowed real-estate tax bills in November, and taxes are due by December 31, 2026. Any unpaid balance remaining after December 31 becomes delinquent and is subject to applicable penalty and interest.
8. How does the St. Louis Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze work?
The program limits future increases in qualifying City property-tax components for eligible homeowners age 62 or older. It does not freeze every tax on the bill. The current City program page lists a $528,392 market-value ceiling for new applicants, while the renewal section currently displays a different threshold, so 2026 applicants should verify eligibility directly with the Assessor.
9. Where can I search St. Louis City deeds and liens?
Use the City Recorder of Deeds Land Records service. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, court orders, subdivision plats and other recordable land documents. A free Direct Land Record Search is available through the Recorder’s official service page.
10. What should I do if the St. Louis City property record is wrong?
Contact the Assessor for appraisal, classification, property-characteristic, assessment-owner or parcel-record issues; the Collector of Revenue for tax balances and payment records; and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded deed, mortgage, lien or other legal-document questions. Keep the property address and parcel ID ready when contacting an office.
Official Sources and Editorial Verification
City Assessor
Real property, personal property, address lookup, records, mapping and current Assessor services.
Assessor Contacts
Current Assessor Shawn Ordway plus Real Property, Personal Property and Records & Mapping staff.
Address & Property Search
Address/parcel lookup, assessment, sales, land use, taxes, permits and geography.
Property Tax Inquiry
Search by property number, owner name or address and review Collector tax records.
Appraised vs Assessed Value
Official 19% residential and 32% commercial assessment ratios.
Board of Equalization
Appeal rules, filing timing, hearing evidence and State Tax Commission route.
Senior Tax Freeze
Current eligibility, value limit, 2026 extension notice and covered/non-covered taxes.
Real Estate Tax Payment
November billing, December 31 deadline, payment methods, current fees and delinquency charges.
Land Tax Sales
Current suit schedule, sale dates and property-list timing.
Recorder Land Records
Free land-record search, grantee/property search, copy fees and document ordering.
Geo St. Louis
Parcel maps, aerial imagery and City geospatial research.
Records & Mapping
Ownership transfers, parcel maps, Certificates of Value and historical ownership guidance.
Verified for this article: independent City jurisdiction, current Assessor Shawn Ordway, current Collector Gregory F.X. Daly, current Recorder Michael Butler, address/parcel search, owner-name lookup limitation and Collector workaround, assessment values and sales fields, Geo St. Louis, 1997-current online historical ownership guidance, residential/commercial assessment ratios, odd-year reassessment cycle, 2026 BOE timing, December 31 tax deadline, payment fees, delinquency charges, senior tax-freeze requirements and current-page conflict, October 6, 2026 published next land-tax sale, Recorder search/copy fees and City Hall property-office contacts.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the City of St. Louis, the Office of the Assessor, Collector of Revenue, Recorder of Deeds, Board of Equalization, Missouri State Tax Commission, Geo St. Louis, PayIt, Fidlar Technologies or any government agency or portal provider.
Ownership records, assessment values, tax rates, tax-freeze rules, eligibility ceilings, appeal rights, tax-sale dates, property balances, fees, officeholders and online databases can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible City office before filing an appeal, paying taxes, purchasing property, bidding at a tax sale, recording a deed or making a legal decision.
Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.