If you are a property owner in the City of St. Catharines, you can access your property tax certificates online by using the Tax Certificate Online Tool (TCOL). TCOL is a fast, convenient way to view a statement of your taxes online.
Why do you need a tax certificate?
You will need to obtain a tax certificate if you are:
- Buying or selling a property
- Showing outstanding taxes or arrears
How to request a tax certificate
To request a tax certificate using TCOL, you must:
- Create an account in TCOL
- Provide the roll number, municipal address or PIN from the property
- Complete the purchase with a credit card
Once the payment is confirmed, you will receive the electronic certificate in less than a minute for most certificate request types.
Fee
To request a tax certificate through TCOL, the fee is $99.15.