Need to locate a property owner? How to find out who a property or piece of land in the United States or a U.S. territory? This short article is a helpful aid to find out “Who owns this property,” and lists the steps you need to take to find out who currently owns a property or land.
It’s easier than ever to find out who owns a property. Bookmark these simple instructions to reference anytime.
Follow these simple steps:
- Search the local county assessor website in which the property is located
- Go to the “land or parcel search” option and enter the property address or parcel number
- Assessor indexes will provide the current taxpayer or owner on the title (vesting deed)
- Locate an online title company with access to county recorder databases. Recorded information typically includes the owner on title, the taxpayer’s current mailing address, mortgages, liens, conveyances, and judgment records.