JTS appointed 2025 Real Estate Collector for Homestead Borough and School Taxes.

FAQs: Closing Companies


What is the turnaround time for a tax certification ordered?
Tax certifications should be completed within 10 business days of receipt of request and/or date all releases and requirements were received.

Can I have my order expedited?
Unfortunately, we do not have a rush option, but are dedicated to completing each and every request as quickly as possible.

Can I get a certification updated for free?
Each update requires a brand new search of your parcel, therefore to update amounts you will need to reorder your paperwork with any research fees required.

How do I get the amounts on my certification updated?
To receive updated amounts, you must reorder the paperwork, with any appropriate application forms, fees and please allow the full processing time.

What does the municipality need to release my documents?
Each Borough, Township or Municipality has its own requirements for real estate transactions. Reach out to the specific taxing body for their specific ordinances and requirements.  Jordan Tax Service will only be notified once all requirements are met. We will not be able to specify what is needed before that time.

Am I required to order a municipal claim letter for my real estate transaction (sale/refinance)?
Jordan Tax Service does not require any entity to place any order, however, advises that any charges against a property, will become the liability of the new property owner, even if charges accrued before ownership changed.

Do I need to order a municipal claim letter on vacant land?
Some vacant land formerly had a structure located on it. Any unpaid liens remain with that parcel number. For that reason, many companies prefer to have a municipal claim letter to ensure nothing is attached to the property.

Can I view a properties tax records online?
No. Jordan Tax Service does not publish tax records. To obtain this information, you will need to order a tax certification.

Can I get the amounts owed for a property over the phone?
No. Jordan Tax Service does not give verbal tax amounts over the phone. Please order a tax certification.

Can I come to the office and wait to have my tax certification completed?
Requests are completed in the order they are received. You are welcome to drop off your request at our McMurray office, but you will not receive the completed certification the same day.

I ordered my certifications through a third party. Can I pick up their order?
No. Many companies use third parties to order their paperwork. We have no way to verify who ordered through the third party. Jordan Tax Service will release completed certifications to the entity that sent in payment for the research. Please make arrangements with your third party to obtain your copy.