15-18-225. Form of cancellation — unsuccessful auction. The notice of cancellation of an assignment required by 15-18-220 must be made as follows:

Terms Used In Montana Code 15-18-225

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205

I,……, the treasurer of……. County, certify that……. (name of the assignee or assignee’s agent) of……. (address) purchased a tax lien assignment…… (assignment certificate no.) on the following property……(full legal description) owned by……(name of owner of record) on….. (date).

I further certify that pursuant to 15-18-219(1), the assignee made an application for a tax deed after the redemption period expired.

I further certify that pursuant to 15-18-220(1) and 7-1-2121, notice of the auction was given on………. (date) and………. (date) in………. (publication).

I further certify that there were no bidders at auction or no bidder made payment as required in 15-18-220(3).

Therefore, the assignment of the tax lien is canceled this……. (date).

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Name of County Treasurer