Uses of Community Tax Certificate

Community Tax Certificates are used as a primary form of identification. It is required when someone: 
(1) acknowledges a document before a notary public; 
(2) takes an oath of office or is appointed to a government position; 
(3) receives a license or permit from a government authority;
(4) pays government taxes or fees; 
(5) receives money from a public fund;
(6) transacts official business; and 
(7) receives salaries and wages.

Community tax certificates are also used as a secondary form of identification. Instances where this is the case include applying for a passport.

In other cases, such as voter registration and opening bank accounts, community tax certificates are not a valid form of identification.