ACCESS CONNECTICUT PROPERTY RECORDS – LIEN, DEED, TITLE SEARCH

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Here is how to access Connecticut property records:

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Public Records Access:

1. Town Clerk’s Office: Each Connecticut municipality maintains property records at their local Town Clerk’s office. You can visit in person to search and request documents like deeds, liens, and titles.
2. Online Options:

• Most Connecticut towns use Search My Town CT (https://searchmytown.com)
• Individual town websites often have their own property record portals
• Some use the Cott System (https://cotthosting.com/CTTownClerk/)

Key Document Types Available:

• Land Records (deeds, mortgages, liens)
• Property Maps
• Tax Assessment Records
• Building Permits
• Zoning Records

Basic Search Process:

1. Identify the correct town/municipality
2. Have the property address and owner name ready
3. Search by address, owner name, or book/page number
4. Pay any applicable fees for copies (fees vary by town)

For Title Searches:

• Most comprehensive searches should go back at least 40 years
• Consider hiring a title company or attorney for complex searches
• Check for liens, easements, and encumbrances
• Verify chain of ownership

Professional Resources:

• Title companies
• Real estate attorneys
• Professional title searchers

Real Estate Records in Connecticut

In Connecticut, various types of real estate records are maintained by different government entities. Here’s an overview of the key records you’ll find:

1. Property Deeds – Documents that transfer ownership of real property from one party to another. These include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and executor’s deeds.
2. Land Records – Most real estate documents are recorded in the Town Clerk’s office in the municipality where the property is located.
3. Mortgage Documents – Records of loans secured by real estate, including mortgage deeds and releases.
4. Liens – Including tax liens, mechanic’s liens, and judgment liens that affect property ownership.
5. Property Tax Records – Maintained by local tax assessors, these show property valuations and tax payment history.
6. Title Search Records – Historical chain of title documentation showing ownership history.
7. Easements – Records of rights granted to others to use portions of a property.
8. Probate Records – When property is transferred through estate proceedings.
9. Land Use Records – Zoning permits, variances, and special exceptions.
10. Subdivision Maps and Surveys – Official property boundary documentation.
11. Condominium Declarations – For properties governed by condominium associations.
12. Historic District Designations – Special records for properties in designated historic areas.

Most of these records are maintained at the local level, with each of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities managing their own land records. The state has a decentralized system, with town clerks being the primary record-keepers for most real estate documentation.

Connecticut also offers some online access to property records through municipal websites and third-party services, though the availability varies by location. For comprehensive property research, you may need to visit the relevant town clerk’s office in person.

Note that some older records may only be available in person at town offices. For the most current and accurate information, you may want to contact your local Town Clerk’s office directly.

Court records are now available through this service.