The Vermont Department of Taxes will implement the following policy in order to effectively administer the issuance of real estate withholding and land gains tax certificates.

Real estate withholding and land gains tax certificates will be issued according to the date/time of receipt of a complete request on a first come-first serve basis, but not more than five business days after receipt. The department cannot allow any exceptions to this policy. Certificate filers are strongly urged to schedule closings and other events requiring certificates in accord with this policy. Certificates will be faxed or mailed to the originator of the request.

This policy is effective as of 6/22/09.

If you have any questions, please call Mike Piwowarski at 802-828-2777.