A third-party certificate must be recorded within how many months, or it is void?

• A. 2 Months
• B. 3 Months
• C. 4 Months
• D. 6 Months

Answer: (B)

The rule tests how long you have to record a third-party certificate to keep it valid. The standard window is three months. If you don’t record the certificate within three months, it becomes void and can’t be used for the intended tax collection actions.

Two months is typically too short for proper processing, while four or six months would exceed the allowed timeframe and could rely on outdated information. So three months is the correct and appropriate period.