The Tax Deed is a legal document that represents the transfer of ownership of a property following the sale of that property due to unpaid property taxes. When a property owner fails to pay their property taxes for a designated period, the local government may take action to recover those taxes by selling the property at a tax sale. After the sale, the new owner receives a tax deed, which grants them legal title to the property. This process is often used by municipalities as a means to ensure that they can maintain essential services funded by property tax revenues. The specifics of tax deed sales, including the rights of the former owner and potential redemption periods, can vary widely by jurisdiction.