A Municipal Lien Certificate is a legal document that lists all taxes and assessments due on a parcel. These documents are usually requested by law offices in preparation of a refinance or sale of a property.
To obtain a Municipal Lien Certificate (MLC) in Burlington:
- Request must be submitted in writing.
- Fifty dollar fee (Residential) check payable to Town of Burlington.
- One hundred dollar fee (Commercial/map and parcel) check payable to Town of Burlington.
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of the Municipal Lien Certificate.
- Specify in your request whether it is a sale or refinance.
- For a sale, please specify closing date and buyer name(s).
Mail the request, self-addressed stamped envelope, and check to:
Town of Burlington
Collector's Office
29 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803
The MLC will be issued within 10 business days.