Property tax and land-record check (predial y catastro)
Confirming that property tax (predial) is paid and that Catastro's record matches the deed: owner, surface area and boundaries.
Why it matters
Unpaid predial follows the property. The notario needs a no-debt certificate (constancia/certificado de no adeudo). Catastro's value can affect the ISAI tax base.
Who helps
The municipal Catastro and treasury (Tesorería): in La Paz, the Dirección General de Catastro / Tesorería; in Los Cabos, the Tesorería Municipal. A gestor can request the records for you.
What to do: Confirm the property tax is paid and Catastro's record matches the deed.
Documents
- The clave catastral and the seller's latest predial receipt.
Costs Estimate
- La Paz no-debt certificate: MXN 154.50, bought online.
Estimates only. Get written quotes.
Common mistakes
- The surface area in Catastro differs from the deed or the survey. Fix it before closing.
Say it in Spanish
- ¿El predial está al corriente?
Is the property tax up to date?
Terms
Sources
- La Paz certificado de no adeudo (checked 2026-10)
Confirm the details for your case with your notario or attorney.