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Tax Sale - Buyer

land ownership property statute

Any individual who is not disqualified by statute may purchase land at a tax sale provided he or she is the highest bidder. Upon payment of the amount bid, the buyer will be given a tax deed that serves as proof of his or her ownership of the property. Certain states mandate that a tax sale be confirmed in a court proceeding before the purchaser actually takes title or ownership to the property.

A state, county, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, or other governmental unit may buy land sold at a tax sale only if authorized by statute.

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