Nationwide Property Records and Title Search
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Search property records, title reports, and lien information for any property in all 50 states. U.S. Title Records has served 3,250+ U.S. counties since 2009 with professional property records research, title searches, deed searches, and lien reports for residential and commercial property.
What a Property Records and Title Search Covers
A property records search and title examination reviews the public land records held by county recorders, clerks of court, and registrars of deeds. The examination verifies the current vested owner, traces the chain of conveyance, identifies voluntary encumbrances such as mortgages and deeds of trust, identifies involuntary encumbrances such as judgment liens, tax liens, mechanic liens, and lis pendens, and confirms whether marketable title can be conveyed.
Coverage runs to 3,250+ recording jurisdictions in all 50 states, plus Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Reports start at $29, carry a recording reference on every finding, and arrive by email as a PDF. No login, no subscription, no contract. The title search cost page carries the full schedule, and what a title search is explains the examination itself.
Trusted Nationwide
Coverage measured in jurisdictions reached, not rows in a database
Every figure describes what a single order reaches. Aggregator databases advertise record counts; an abstractor examination is measured by the jurisdictions it can actually research at order time, which is all 3,250+ recording offices in the United States, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Explore Property Records
Six research paths, each answered by a professional abstractor rather than a lookup
Ownership & Vesting
Confirm the vested owner from the recorded deed, not the tax roll. Grantee names exactly as vested, tenancy form, and transfer history.
Lien Records
Every recorded claim against the parcel: mortgages, judgments, tax liens, mechanic's liens, HOA assessments, UCC filings, and lis pendens.
Deeds & Documents
The recorded instrument itself, with signatures, notarizations, and recording stamps. Flat fee regardless of page count.
Chain of Title
Every vesting deed in chronological order with copies attached, 30 years standard and extendable, built for court and estate work.
Foreclosure & Auction
What survives the sale: the foreclosing position, senior claims, redemption windows, and owner-side judgments before you bid.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed value, delinquency status, and the special assessments that ride with the land, jurisdiction by jurisdiction.
Each path runs on the same flat schedule and the same discipline: the record examined when the order arrives, every finding cited by recording reference, and the limits of the recorded record stated rather than implied. Start at Search Property Records.
Nationwide Property Records
Immediate access to property title search, lien search, and deed retrieval for all 3,250+ U.S. counties across all 50 states, plus Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Title Search Services Since 2009
Professional real estate records, document retrieval, and abstractor services for residential and commercial property nationwide.
Title Search Reports and Pricing
One flat fee per report, identical in all 3,250+ recording jurisdictions
| Report | Fee | What It Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Property Detail Report | $29 | Current owner, tenancy, transfer history, open mortgages, tax status |
| Deed Copy (Document Image) | $45 | The recorded instrument with signatures, stamps, and legal description |
| Property Lien Report | $95 | Every recorded encumbrance against the parcel, cited by reference |
| Title Search by Name | $95 | Every property an individual or entity holds, statewide or nationwide |
| Abstractor Service | $95 | Custom retrieval including microfilm, microfiche, and permits |
| Personal Lien Report | $125 | Judgments, UCC filings, and bankruptcies against a person or entity |
| Full Property/Owner Lien Report | $195 | Property and owner together, with foreclosure status included |
| Chain of Title Report | $375 | Every vesting deed in order with copies, 30 years standard |
| Expanded Title Search | $385 | The preliminary title report scope: chain, easements, valuation |
Every fee is the total cost: no subscription, no account fee, no per-page charge, no rush surcharge on standard delivery. Order any report at Search Property Records, or order a title search online for any U.S. county. The Expanded scope is documented on the preliminary title report page, and the Homebuyer Package bundles the reports buyers order together.
How to Order a Title Search Online
From address to cited report, in four steps
Enter the Property Address
Provide the street address or assessor parcel number. No login, no account, and no subscription is required to search a property anywhere in the United States.
Select the Report Scope
Ownership verification at $29, recorded liens at $95, the property and owner examination at $195, or the full preliminary scope at $385.
An Abstractor Researches the Record
A professional title abstractor examines county recorder instruments, court dockets, tax rolls, and state filings at the time of your order.
Receive the PDF by Email
Findings arrive with a recording reference on every entry, processed seven days a week including holidays.
What the Examination Reaches, and What It Cannot
The scope stated precisely, including the limits
The recorded record is the foundation. A search of title, sometimes called a title property search, returns the current vested owner and form of tenancy, the complete chain through the grantor-grantee index, all recorded mortgages and deeds of trust with their releases, judgment liens docketed with the clerk of court, federal and state tax liens, mechanic and materialman liens, UCC financing statements, lis pendens, recorded easements and restrictive covenants, assessed value with delinquent balances, and the legal description in whichever form the county uses.
Three realities change the search by jurisdiction. On Torrens registered land in Minnesota, Hawaii, and parts of Massachusetts, a certificate of title replaces the recorded chain. Town clerks hold the records in Connecticut and Vermont where counties hold them elsewhere. And homestead and community property conventions in Texas, Florida, and California change how vesting reads. Recording practice is coordinated nationally through the Property Records Industry Association while the law stays local, and county governance itself varies as the National Association of Counties documents.
Index gaps are the silent failure. A wild deed recorded outside the grantor-grantee sequence, or an owner indexed under several name spellings, hides a real transfer from a name-only query. Older instruments frequently sit on microfilm and microfiche rather than in any digitized index. Abstractor retrieval at the counter closes both.
And unrecorded municipal debt sits outside the recorded record entirely. Open code violations, open permits carrying fees, and unpaid utility balances can attach to a property while living only in a city department file. No recorded search of any kind will surface them, so complete pre-purchase diligence asks the municipality as well. Saying so plainly is more useful than implying a report covers everything.
Nationwide Property Search Services
Search a property by address, search for properties by owner name, and run complete property searches in all 3,250+ U.S. counties
Search a Property by Address
Run a property search by address for any street address or parcel number in the United States, or search a property title directly. Each search returns the vested owner, transfer history, open mortgages, and tax status, so you can search a property before you buy, sell, or lend. From $29.
Search for Properties by Owner Name
Search for properties held by an individual, trust, LLC, or corporation. One order locates every parcel an owner holds within a single state or nationwide, at $95, which makes searching for properties tied to a debtor, heir, or business partner straightforward.
Find the Owner of a Property
An owners of property search reads the recorded vesting deed rather than a tax-roll name, which is what settles ownership when the assessor and the recorder disagree. The $29 report names the grantee exactly as vested.
Search for Property Before an Auction
Search for property records, surviving liens, and the current foreclosure stage before you bid. Auction purchases transfer as-is, so a pre-bid property search protects capital at sheriff sales and tax deed sales.
Verify the Seller Before You Wire
Vacant land fraud and seller impersonation are rising nationwide. When searching for properties to purchase, confirm the seller matches the vested owner of record. The vacant land fraud guide covers the warning signs.
Complete Properties Search Coverage
One properties search draws from the county recorder index, court dockets, tax rolls, and Secretary of State filings together. Pair a deed search with a property lien check to see every recorded instrument affecting the parcel. State-specific work such as a Washington lien search follows the same method.
Database Access vs Abstractor Examination
Why record counts and research findings are different products
Measured in rows
- Bulk-licensed data refreshed on a vendor schedule, not at the moment you ask.
- Hedged coverage language, typically that a report "may include" certain records.
- Subscription billing that continues whether you search or not.
- No retrieval where a county never digitized, so the gap reads as clean.
Measured in findings
- Researched at order time against the county record itself.
- Cited by recording reference, so every line verifies at the county office.
- One flat fee per report, $29 to $385, no account and nothing recurring.
- Counter retrieval included for microfilm, microfiche, and pre-digital instruments.
The difference shows up in the failure cases. A wild deed recorded outside the grantor-grantee sequence, an owner indexed under three spellings, or an unreleased security instrument from before a county digitized will each read as clean in a bulk dataset. An abstractor cross-references the indexes and goes to the counter, which is the work a record count cannot describe.
Who Uses Property Title Search Services
Six desks, each with its own report set and workflow
Investors and Auction Buyers
Identify surviving liens, redemption windows, and HOA super-priority before bidding at foreclosure, sheriff, and tax deed sales.
Attorneys and Legal Professionals
Chain of title abstracts and lien searches for litigation, estate administration, probate heir searches, quiet title actions, and probate research.
Homebuyers and Property Owners
Verify clear title before purchase: confirm ownership, identify liens, and review tax status. Compare free property title search options, or order a real estate title search from $29.
Lenders and Mortgage Companies
Verify marketable title and lien position before funding, with the documentation underwriting requires.
Title Companies and Abstractors
Out-of-area research, peak overflow, and non-digitized retrieval across 3,250+ counties, including workflows under the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule.
Asset Recovery and Judgment Creditors
Locate all real property owned by a person or entity, statewide or nationwide. Pair with a judgment lien search or full asset search services for recovery and estate research.
Property Records by State
Complete title search coverage for all 50 states, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
All 50 States
Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming
Each state guide carries its recording office, foreclosure path, and the local rule that changes the search. Start at the property records by state directory.
Fast Answers
The three questions most people arrive with
How do I search the title of a property?
Submit the address at the order portal and select a report. A professional abstractor examines the county record and returns the findings by email, cited by recording reference.
Start a Search →What does a title search cost?
From $29 to $385, flat in every county. The title search cost page carries the complete schedule with per-situation recommendations.
Full Schedule →Can I find every property one person owns?
Yes. A title search by name at $95 locates every parcel vested in an individual or entity, statewide or nationwide.
Name Search →Accreditation and Research Standards
Who vouches for the business, and which institutions the research follows
U.S. Title Records is an A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau. Accreditation requires agreeing to the BBB Standards for Trust and passing its vetting process, and the rating reflects BBB's assessment of whether a business operates in good faith and resolves customer concerns. The profile is public, and the badge links straight to it.
The research follows published institutional standards rather than house convention. Title examination practice is represented by the American Land Title Association. Closing and settlement guidance for consumers comes from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Recording practice is coordinated nationally through the Property Records Industry Association, while county governance varies as the National Association of Counties documents. Legal definitions rest on Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute, and federal lien rules on IRS federal tax lien guidance rather than on secondary summaries.
Every report is researched at order time by a professional abstractor and cited by recording reference, so any finding can be verified at the county office that holds it. The full standard, including how sources are selected and how corrections are handled, is published at research methodology and editorial standards.
Types of Title Search Reports
What each scope actually examines, and which job it was built for
Property Detail Report
$29
The fastest answer in the schedule and the right first dollar on almost any question. An abstractor confirms the current vested owner from the recorded deed rather than the tax roll, then reports the assessor's characteristics, assessed value against market, the open deeds of trust of record, tax status with any delinquency, and the most recent recorded sale. Typically same day when ordered before 8 PM Pacific.
- Current vested owner and tenancy form
- Assessor's Parcel Number and legal description
- Assessed value and market comparison
- Open deeds of trust of record
- Tax status and delinquency
- Most recent recorded transfer
Property Lien Report
$95
Every recorded claim attached to the parcel, cited by recording reference so any entry can be pulled at the county office. Pair it with a deed search when the instrument itself is needed. The examination reads the recorder's index, the court dockets, and the state and federal lien sources together, because claims attach from more than one direction and reading a single index misses the ones that matter.
- Mortgages and deeds of trust with releases
- Judgment liens docketed with the court
- Federal and state tax liens
- Mechanic's and materialman's liens
- HOA assessment liens and lis pendens
- UCC financing statements of record
Full Property/Owner Lien Report
$195
The due-diligence standard for homebuyers and auction bidders, and the scope most closings actually require. It reads the parcel and the owner together, which is where deals die: a judgment recorded in another county, a UCC filing against the seller, or a bankruptcy that changes who can convey. Foreclosure status is included at no additional charge.
- Everything in the $95 lien scope
- Judgments against the owner across county lines
- UCC filings and bankruptcy records
- Federal and state tax liens against the person
- Foreclosure status check included
- Risk analysis synopsis
Chain of Title Report
$375
Every vesting deed in chronological order with copies attached, 30 years standard and extendable where the matter requires it. Built for quiet title actions, estate administration, boundary disputes, and any filing where the chain itself is the evidence. Gaps are flagged with the specific break identified rather than noted in passing.
- Complete conveyance history in order
- Copies of every vesting deed
- Deed of trust and reconveyance verification
- Chain break and gap identification
- Recording stamps and instrument numbers
- Print-ready for court filings
Expanded Title Search
$385
The full preliminary title report scope and the most comprehensive examination available here. Everything in the $195 report plus the complete recorded chain, easement and restriction research, legal and vesting detail, and property valuation by comparable sales. This is the pre-closing picture a lender or an underwriting file expects.
- Everything in the $195 report
- Complete 10 to 30 year title search
- Easement and CC&R documentation
- Legal and vesting report
- Property valuation by comparables
- Preliminary title report scope
Title Search by Name
$95
The ownership question in reverse: instead of asking who owns this property, it asks what property this person or entity owns. Statewide covers every recording jurisdiction in one state; nationwide covers all 50, selected at checkout at the same flat fee with no per-property surcharges.
- Every parcel vested in a name
- Individuals, trusts, LLCs, and corporations
- Statewide or nationwide at checkout
- Name variant discipline across spellings
- Property situs attached to each result
- Confidential; the subject is never notified
Property Records and Title Examination
A property records search and a title examination answer different questions, and knowing which one you need saves both money and time. A property records search retrieves what the county holds about a parcel: who owns it, what it is assessed at, when it last sold, and what the tax status is. A title examination goes further, tracing the chain of conveyance and identifying every recorded claim that could prevent a clean transfer.
The examination reads several systems as one record. County recorders hold deeds, deeds of trust, liens, easements, and plats. Clerks of court hold abstracts of judgment and lis pendens. Assessors hold valuation and parcel characteristics. Secretaries of State hold UCC financing statements. Federal courts hold bankruptcies. A claim recorded in any one of them can defeat a conveyance, which is why reading only the recorder index produces a report that looks clean and is not.
Recording practice is local even where the law is not. The Property Records Industry Association coordinates recording standards nationally, while each of the 3,250+ jurisdictions sets its own indexing, digitization boundary, and fee schedule. Some counties publish an index reaching the nineteenth century; others begin in the 1990s. Some search by address; others require a parcel number. An abstractor works whichever system governs the parcel rather than applying one county's assumptions to another.
And every recorded search has a boundary worth stating. Unrecorded municipal debt, open code violations, permits carrying fees, and unpaid utility balances can attach to a property while living only in a city department file. No recorded search of any kind surfaces them. We say so rather than implying a report covers everything, and our research methodology publishes the full standard.
How to Initiate a Property Title Search
Submit the street address or the assessor parcel number with county and state. No login, account, or subscription is required. Select the report scope that matches the question, complete checkout, and an abstractor begins the examination against the county record at that moment rather than querying a cached dataset.
What Does a Title Report Include?
The vested owner and form of tenancy, the chain of conveyance with recording references, open mortgages and deeds of trust with their releases, judgment and tax liens, mechanic's liens, recorded easements and restrictions, assessed value with delinquency, and the legal description in whichever form the county uses.
Who Performs the Research
A professional title abstractor, at order time, against the county record. Where digitization stopped, retrieval continues on microfilm and microfiche at the counter. Every finding is verified before delivery and cited by recording reference so you can pull it yourself.
Who Uses Property Title Search Services
Six desks, each with its own report set and workflow
Homebuyers and Owners
Verify the seller holds clear title, identify liens that must clear at closing, and confirm no easement or restriction blocks the intended use. The $195 scope reads the property and the seller together, which is where closing surprises hide.
Investors and Auction Buyers
Auction purchases transfer as-is with no warranties. Identify the foreclosing lien position, what survives the sale, redemption windows, and owner-side judgments before the bid rather than after the gavel.
Attorneys and Legal Professionals
Chain of title abstracts with recording stamps and instrument numbers, print-ready as exhibits for quiet title actions, estate administration, boundary disputes, and probate research.
Lenders and Mortgage Companies
Verify marketable title and lien position before funding, with the documentation underwriting requires and the reconveyance verification that confirms a paid loan actually released.
Title Companies and Abstractors
Out-of-area research, peak overflow capacity, and non-digitized retrieval across 3,250+ counties at the same flat rate as a single order.
Judgment Creditors and Asset Recovery
Locate all real property owned by a person or entity, statewide or nationwide, for recovery, estate research, and enforcement. Searches are confidential and the subject is never notified.
Guides and Reference
Plain-language explanations of the documents, terms, and codes a report returns
Research Guides
How to Perform a Property Title Search · Chain of Title Report Guide · Abstractor Service Guide · Real Estate Glossary · Deed Abbreviation Guide · Types of Easements · UCC Lien Search Guide · Investor Quick Guide · Check Liens on Property · Vacant Land Fraud Protection · Verify Before Buying · FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule · Preliminary Title Report · Free Property Title Search Options · Real Estate Resources · Service Delivery Process
A lost deed is replaced by the recorded copy, which serves every practical purpose. Every guide inherits the same standard as the reports: prices match the checkout schedule exactly, third-party government costs are labeled as third-party, and the limits of the recorded record are stated rather than implied. Questions about a specific jurisdiction or document type go to contact support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search for a title on a property?
To search for title records on any parcel, or to search for a title before closing, submit the property address at the order portal and select a report type. You can search title of property for any residential, commercial, or land parcel in all 50 states, and a title of property search returns the same cited findings whether you search for property title by address or by owner name. Reports start at $29 and arrive by email in PDF format, with no login or account required. Searching title of property this way replaces a trip to the county office and a search across multiple government websites.
How much does a title search cost?
Title search costs run from $29 to $385. The Property Detail Report is $29, the Property Lien Report $95, the Full Property/Owner Lien Report $195, the Chain of Title Report $385, and the Expanded Title Search $385. The title search cost page carries the complete schedule, and the quick guide explains which report fits which job. No subscription or membership is required, and pricing is identical in every recording jurisdiction.
What is a title report search, and what does it return?
A title report search examines county recorder records to verify legal ownership, identify liens and encumbrances, and confirm whether a property can be legally transferred. The report documents the vested owner, the legal description, the chain of conveyance with recording references, open encumbrances, tax status, recorded easements and restrictions, and any pending litigation.
Can I search by title or search by owner name?
Both. You can search by title using the property address with the $29 Property Detail Report, or search by owner name at $95 with statewide or nationwide coverage selected at checkout. The name search locates every property vested in a specific person or entity across the counties in scope, which is why an owners of property search starts here rather than at a parcel.
How do I search for a property online?
Enter the street address or assessor parcel number at the order portal and select a report. A property search by address returns current ownership, transfer history, open mortgages, recorded liens, and tax status for any address in all 50 states. Reports start at $29 with no account required.
Can I search for properties by owner name instead of address?
Yes. A Title Search by Name searches for properties owned by an individual, trust, LLC, or corporation across every county in one state or nationwide, at $95. Creditors, estate researchers, and family law attorneys use it when searching for properties a person has not disclosed.
Is a property search the same as a title search?
The two overlap but differ in depth. A property search verifies ownership, sale history, and tax data. A title search adds the full examination of liens, encumbrances, and the chain of title. Both are available here: the $29 Property Detail Report for a fast property search, and the $385 Expanded Title Search for a complete title examination.
How long does a title search take?
Standard property detail reports and lien searches are delivered by email in PDF format, and orders process seven days a week including holidays. Chain of title searches and abstractor services involving courthouse retrieval, microfilm research, or complex recording histories may take 2 to 5 business days depending on the jurisdiction.
What is the difference between a title search and title insurance?
A title search examines public records to identify existing ownership, liens, and encumbrances. Title insurance is a separate indemnity policy protecting against defects the search cannot find, such as forgery, undisclosed heirs, and recording errors. Title searches identify known issues; title insurance protects against unknown ones. Lenders generally require both, and the CFPB's homeownership resources cover how title charges appear at settlement. Examination standards follow those represented by the American Land Title Association.
Do I need a title search before buying at a foreclosure auction?
Yes. Auction purchases transfer as-is with no title warranties. A pre-bid search reveals the foreclosing lien position, what survives the sale, outstanding tax amounts, and the redemption rules that govern the state. Some states also grant association liens a super-priority position that changes the math on condominiums entirely.
What liens are included in a property lien report?
The Property Lien Report identifies voluntary liens such as mortgages and deeds of trust, and involuntary liens including judgment liens, federal and state tax liens, mechanic liens, HOA assessments, lis pendens, and code enforcement liens. The Full Property/Owner Lien Report at $195 extends the search to personal liens, UCC filings, and bankruptcy records against the owner.
What states and counties do you cover?
All 3,250+ counties in all 50 states, plus Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, through county title plants, recorder databases, and local abstractors. The property records by state directory carries each state's recording office, foreclosure path, and the local rule that changes the search.
Do I need an account or subscription to order?
No. There is no login, no subscription, no membership, and no contract. Visit the order portal, provide the property address, select a report type, and complete payment. One payment per report, and nothing recurs afterward.
What does a professional property search include that free sites do not?
Free county websites and automated aggregator sites typically cover a single index. A professional property search combines the county recorder index, court judgment dockets, tax rolls, UCC filings, and bankruptcy checks in one report, compiled by a title abstractor at the time of your order rather than pulled from bulk data that may be months out of date.
What is the difference between a title property search and a property records search?
They are two depths of the same examination. A property records search verifies the vested owner, sale history, and tax status from the assessor and recorder. A title property search adds the encumbrance layer: mortgages, judgment liens, tax liens, easements, and the chain of conveyance. Homebuyers run a title property search before removing contingencies, while a creditor ordering a title records search online is usually confirming what a debtor owns.
How do I search title records online?
Submit the property address or assessor parcel number at the order portal and select a report scope. An abstractor searches the county recorder index, the court dockets, and the tax rolls, then returns the findings as a PDF with a recording reference on every entry. No login, account, or subscription is required, and searching title records online this way replaces a trip to the county office and a search across several government systems.
Can I search property records for free?
Partly. Many county recorders publish a free index, and assessor sites usually show ownership and assessed value at no charge. What free portals rarely do is combine the recorder index, the court judgment dockets, the tax roll, UCC filings, and bankruptcy records into one reconciled picture, and they do not reach instruments a county never digitized. The free route works for one simple question in one county with a good portal; it stops working the moment a second source is involved.
What is the difference between a property search and a title search?
A property search verifies ownership, sale history, and tax data. A title search adds the full examination of liens, encumbrances, and the chain of conveyance, and establishes whether marketable title can be conveyed. The $29 Property Detail Report is the property search; the $195 and $385 scopes are the title examination.
Do you search commercial property as well as residential?
Yes, at the same flat schedule. Commercial parcels frequently carry longer chains, more complex legal descriptions, recorded easements and access agreements, and UCC filings against the business entity. The $385 Expanded Title Search is the usual scope for commercial due diligence because it reads the easement and restriction layer alongside the chain.
How do I search property records by parcel number?
Enter the assessor parcel number with the county and state in the address fields. Parcel-number ordering is the reliable route for vacant land, newly split parcels, and any property without a deliverable street address. Some counties identify parcels by block and lot or by a property identification number instead, and either works.
What if the property has no street address?
Order by assessor parcel number with county and state. Vacant land, agricultural acreage, and recently subdivided parcels frequently have no address assigned. Abstractors handle every legal description form the record uses: platted lot and block, metes and bounds, and government survey by section, township, and range.
How current are the records you search?
The examination runs against the county record at the time your order arrives, not against a dataset licensed on a vendor refresh schedule. Recording itself introduces a short lag between when an instrument is signed and when it appears in the index, which varies by county. That lag is inherent to the public recording system rather than to any search provider.
How this research is actually performed. A professional abstractor examines the county record at the time of your order, never reselling a bulk dataset. The work runs through a proprietary network of county databases, title plants, and local abstractors built out since 2009, with microfilm and microfiche retrieval where digitization stopped. That abstractor verifies every finding before delivery and attaches its recording reference, so any line can be pulled at the county office. If records cannot be located for the address submitted, the order refunds in full.
Guides and Reference
Plain-language explanations of the documents, terms, and codes a report returns
How to Perform a Property Title Search
The county-by-county method, including what a do-it-yourself search reaches and where it stops.
Chain of Title Report Guide
What a chain assembles, how gaps are flagged, and how the report reads as evidence.
Abstractor Service Guide
Custom retrieval for microfilm, microfiche, permits, and records no index holds.
Real Estate Glossary
Every term that appears in a title report, defined in plain language.
Deed Abbreviation Guide
The abbreviations and codes county recorders use on deeds and instruments.
Types of Easements
How easements and restrictive covenants limit what an owner can do with the land.
How to Perform a UCC Lien Search
How UCC financing statements attach to a person or entity, and where they are filed.
Real Estate Resources
Articles, checklists, and reference material for buyers, investors, and professionals.
Questions about a specific jurisdiction or document type: contact support, or read about U.S. Title Records.
Search Property Title Records Nationwide
Search a property title with immediate access to property records, title searches, and lien reports for all 3,250+ U.S. counties. Reports from $29, cited by recording reference, delivered by email in PDF format. No login, no subscription, no contracts.