The Tax Certificate Request is the form the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector uses to order a tax certificate for one or more 12-digit property accounts. It is one of the Bexar County property tax forms, and it also serves requesters who need a certificate for a City of San Antonio "Certificate of Determination" or for recording a plat. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form is published by the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector at bexar.org, and the office receives it by email or mail.
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What is Tax Certificate Request – Bexar County, TX?
The Tax Certificate Request is the one-page Bexar County form that asks the Office of the Tax Assessor-Collector, through its Assessing Section, to issue a tax certificate for the property account numbers you list on it.
The form states that tax certificates are issued with the most current information available and that all accounts are subject to change under Section 26.15 and Section 11.43(i) of the Texas Property Tax Code. It asks for the 12-digit account number or numbers (with a list attached if needed), a company name, a contact name and phone number, a mailing address, your delivery preference and an e-mail address. A Plat filing option is also printed on it.
How the certificate reaches you depends on your delivery preference: it is mailed or e-mailed. The form gives two special cases. If the City of San Antonio's "Certificate of Determination" requires the certificate, the city accepts an electronic version. For recording plats with the Bexar County Clerk's office, an original certificate is required, and it is mailed to the delivery preference address on the form.
The form's footer shows the office at 233 N. Pecos, P.O. Box 839950, San Antonio, TX 78283-3950, phone 210.335.2251 and www.bexar.org/tax. A "Tax Office Use Only" box at the bottom is for staff.
Who needs to file Tax Certificate Request – Bexar County, TX?
Anyone who needs a tax certificate for a property account in Bexar County uses this form to request it from the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector. The form asks for a company name and a contact name, so it works for a business or an individual making the request for one account or several.
Situations the form itself names:
- Requests for several accounts: list each 12-digit account number, or attach a list if there is not enough room.
- Plat recording: if the certificate is for recording a plat with the Bexar County Clerk's office, mark Plat filing. The form says an original certificate is required for that purpose and will be mailed to your delivery preference address.
- City of San Antonio "Certificate of Determination": if the city requires the certificate, it accepts an electronic version.
The form does not set eligibility rules, does not say who may sign, and has no signature line. For questions about whether you can request a certificate for a particular account, contact the office at 210.335.2251.
When to file Tax Certificate Request – Bexar County, TX
Submit the Tax Certificate Request whenever you need a tax certificate for a Bexar County account; the form prints no filing deadline. Plan ahead, because the form says to allow up to 10 business days to process the request.
After you send it, a representative contacts you once the account or accounts have been billed the fee. Certificates are mailed or e-mailed according to the delivery preference you enter. The form also warns that a certificate reflects the most current information available and that accounts are subject to change, so request it close to when you need it for a City of San Antonio "Certificate of Determination" or a plat recording.
Documents you need
- A list of account numbers, attached if the request covers more 12-digit accounts than the form has room for.
How to fill out Tax Certificate Request – Bexar County, TX
Review the certificate notice
Read the note under the title: tax certificates carry the most current information available, and accounts are subject to change under Section 26.15 and 11.43(i) of the Texas Property Tax Code.
Enter your account numbers
Under Account Number(s), enter the 12-digit account number, using all 12 digits. If you have more accounts than the space allows, attach a list.
Add company and contact details
Fill in Company Name, Contact Name and Phone so the Assessing Section's representative can reach you after the account is billed.
Mark plat filing if it applies
Mark Plat filing if the certificate is for recording a plat with the Bexar County Clerk's office. An original certificate is then mailed to your delivery preference.
Enter your mailing address
Write the complete Mailing Address where a mailed certificate should go.
State your delivery preference
On the Delivery Preference line, say whether you want the certificate mailed or e-mailed. A City of San Antonio "Certificate of Determination" accepts an electronic version.
Enter your email address
Fill in E-mail Address, which is used if you want the certificate e-mailed.
Leave the office box blank
Do not write in the "Tax Office Use Only" section at the bottom; it is for the Tax Office's processing.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the account numbers, contact details and delivery preference. Then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Tax Certificate Request – Bexar County, TX
You can send the Tax Certificate Request by email or by mail, and you pay the fee online or with your mailed request.
- Email: send the completed form to [email protected]. Use the subject line "Tax Certificate Request, Account" followed by the 12-digit account number. If you request multiple accounts, list only the first account in the subject line. A representative contacts you after the account or accounts have been billed the fee.
- Online payment: go to www.bexar.org/tax to pay the fee by eCheck or credit card. A fee applies; ask the office at 210.335.2251 for the current amount.
- Mail: the form says to make payment payable to Albert Uresti, MPA, PCAC, Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, c/o Assessing Section, P.O. Box 839950, San Antonio TX. 78283-3950.
Allow up to 10 business days for processing. The form names no other channel. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing every account in the email subject line; the form says to list only the first account when you request multiple accounts.
- Leaving the 12-digit account number off the email subject line, which should read "Tax Certificate Request" followed by the account number.
- Expecting an electronic certificate for a plat recording; the form says an original certificate is required for recording plats with the Bexar County Clerk's office.
- Skipping the fee: a representative contacts you only after the accounts have been billed, and the fee is paid at www.bexar.org/tax or with a mailed request.
- Mailing the request to a street address instead of the mailing address on the form, c/o Assessing Section, P.O. Box 839950, San Antonio TX. 78283-3950.
- Writing in the "Tax Office Use Only" box at the bottom of the form.
- Entering the account number in a format other than the 12 digits the form asks for.
- Not allowing up to 10 business days for processing before the date you need the certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tax Certificate Request in Bexar County?
It is the form you send to the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector's Assessing Section to order a tax certificate for the 12-digit property accounts you list. It is one of the Bexar County property tax forms, and certificates carry the most current information available.
How do I submit the Bexar County Tax Certificate Request?
Email the completed form to [email protected] with the subject line "Tax Certificate Request" and the account number, or mail it with payment to the Assessing Section at P.O. Box 839950, San Antonio TX. 78283-3950. For several accounts, list only the first in the subject line.
How long does a Bexar County tax certificate take?
Allow up to 10 business days to process the request. A representative contacts you after the account or accounts have been billed the fee, and the certificate is mailed or e-mailed according to the delivery preference you entered.
Is there a fee for a Bexar County tax certificate?
Yes. The form says accounts are billed a fee, which you pay at www.bexar.org/tax by eCheck or credit card, or by mail made payable to the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector. Call 210.335.2251 for the current amount.
Do I need an original certificate to record a plat?
Yes. For recording plats with the Bexar County Clerk's office, the form says an original certificate is required, and it is mailed to your delivery preference address. Mark Plat filing on the form so the office knows the purpose.
Will the City of San Antonio accept an e-mailed tax certificate?
Yes, when the certificate is required for the City of San Antonio's "Certificate of Determination," the city accepts an electronic version, according to the form. Enter your email address and choose e-mail as your delivery preference.
Can I fill out the Tax Certificate Request online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Bexar County and does not send the request; you email or mail it to the Tax Assessor-Collector yourself.
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