This site provides direct, online public access to county title plants for property records and document images. 100% Coverage.Immediate online access to nationwide property title search and lien search for all U.S. counties. Obtain official nationwide land records and deed copies. Find mortgage, lien, release, deed, notice of default, conveyance, lis pendens, bankruptcy & judgment records for land, commercial, and residential real estate.
Online Title Plant access for all county property records and document images for over 3,245 counties.
Obtain Preliminary Title Reports for mortgage, lien, release, deed, a notice of default, conveyance, lis pendens, UCC, bankruptcy, and judgment records for entities/individuals, land, commercial, and residential real estate. Title search by name to perform nationwide property asset searches and judgment recovery.
The only service to provide free foreclosure activity reports for any property containing current foreclosure activity. Court records are available through this site for U.S. Supreme, State, District, Bankruptcy, and Court of Appeal Court for criminal, bankruptcy, and civil cases (Abstractor Service). Individual and Business lien, UCC, and profile searches. All charges for services include a full consultation and client support.
U.S. Title provides real estate records, title searches, and document retrieval for all recorded documents and land records on a National level.
Obtain preliminary title reports, chain of title, lien, and release records directly from the county for all 50 states.
Gain access to the latest and most current technology available for analytics, digitized real estate data, and records. Abstractor services are available for the retrieval of records on microfilm, microfiche, and building permit reports. Utilizing a proprietary network of county databases, title plants, and local abstractors, U.S. Title is able to deliver a single, comprehensive and complete service for Preliminary Title Reports, document images, and property data including Chain of title searches back to the original Grant deed and Land patent.
Our staff is comprised of real estate consultants who are experts in the field, and our reputation is based on customer service excellence. Providing real estate and title search services since 2009.
Title Report Search & Property Title Search Services
A title search is the examination of public records to determine the legal ownership of real property and identify any liens, encumbrances, or claims that may affect the transfer of ownership. A title report is the resulting document that summarizes ownership history, recorded mortgages, judgments, tax liens, easements, and other matters affecting the property's title status.
What is a Title Search and Why Do You Need One?
Understanding property title searches protects your real estate investment from hidden risks
What is a title report search? A title report search examines county recorder records to verify who legally owns a property, what mortgages or liens are recorded against it, and whether any judgments, easements, or other encumbrances could affect your ownership rights. The search produces a title report document containing ownership history, recorded liens, tax status, and legal descriptions.
Why is a property title search important? Before purchasing real estate, refinancing, or bidding at foreclosure auctions, a title search reveals outstanding debts tied to the property, ownership disputes, and restrictions that could become your legal responsibility. Lenders require title searches before funding mortgages to verify clear, marketable title.
How to Search a Property Title
To search the title of a property, you need the property address or parcel number to access records at the county recorder's office. Property title searches examine deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and other recorded documents to establish the chain of ownership.
Professional title search services access county title plants, recorder databases, and court records to compile comprehensive reports. This includes searching for voluntary liens (mortgages, deeds of trust) and involuntary liens (tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic liens, HOA liens).
What Does a Title Report Include?
A title report typically includes: current legal owner verification, property legal description, chain of title transfers, open mortgages and deeds of trust, recorded liens and judgments, tax status and delinquencies, easements and restrictions, and lis pendens (pending litigation notices).
Title reports are organized into schedules. Schedule A shows ownership and property details. Schedule B lists exceptions and encumbrances. Schedule C identifies requirements that must be satisfied before title can transfer.
Types of Title Search Reports
Select the right title report based on your transaction requirements
Property Detail Report
Current ownership verification with sale history, existing mortgages, and tax records.
Property Lien Report
Comprehensive lien search identifying all voluntary and involuntary liens.
Chain of Title Report
Full ownership history tracing transfers back 30+ years with deed copies.
Title Search by Name
Locate all property owned by an individual or entity, state or nationwide.
How Our Property Title Search Works
Get your title report in three simple steps
Enter Property Address
Provide the property address or parcel number. No login or account required.
Select Report Type
Choose from property detail, lien search, chain of title, or preliminary title reports.
Receive PDF Report
Reports are processed and delivered to your email within 1-2 business days in printable PDF format.
Title Search Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about property title searches and title reports
How long does a title search take?
Standard property detail reports and lien searches are typically delivered within 1-2 business days. Chain of title searches and abstractor services for documents not available in digital databases may take 2-5 business days depending on county records availability and search complexity.
What is the difference between a title search and title insurance?
A title search examines public records to identify existing ownership, liens, and encumbrances affecting a property. Title insurance is a policy that protects against financial losses from title defects not discovered in the search, such as forgery, undisclosed heirs, or recording errors. Title searches identify known issues; title insurance protects against unknown issues.
Do I need a title search before buying at a foreclosure auction?
Yes, a title search is essential before bidding at foreclosure auctions, sheriff sales, or tax lien sales. Auction purchases are sold "as-is" with no title warranties. A title search reveals the foreclosing lien position, which liens survive the sale, outstanding tax amounts, and any junior liens that may remain attached to the property after purchase.
Can I search property records by owner name instead of address?
Yes. Title Search by Name services locate all real property owned by an individual or business entity within a single state or nationwide. Results include property addresses, ownership details, mortgage information, and tax mailing addresses for each property identified. This service is commonly used for judgment recovery, asset investigations, and estate research.
What states and counties do you cover?
U.S. Title Records provides title search coverage for all 3,250+ counties within all 50 states, plus Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our network includes direct access to county title plants, recorder databases, and local abstractors for documents not indexed online, including historical records on microfilm and microfiche.
What is a preliminary title report?
A preliminary title report (also called a "prelim") is a comprehensive title search document that includes property ownership verification, chain of title, lien and encumbrance search, legal description, easements, and tax status. Preliminary title reports are used for due diligence before purchase transactions, especially foreclosure and auction purchases where title insurance is not immediately available.
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Get immediate online access to nationwide property records and title searches
We offer complete Abstract services in all 50 states and counties, Guam & the Virgin Islands for documents that are not indexed online.
- 100% Nationwide coverage for property records, recorded property and land records including real estate documents.
- Preliminary title search reports
- Property records and deeds images generated immediately upon order
- Abstractor Services for retrieval of all recorded documents
- View tax liens, bankruptcies, and judgments
- Delinquent tax records and amounts
- View a current foreclosure stage (notice of default, auction, REO)
- Free foreclosure status reports
- Building permit and HOA reports
- Judgment recovery and asset search services
- Bankruptcy, mechanic, HOA, and judgment liens
- Lien and mortgage release records
- Property and asset search by name in all 50 states
- Doc image (document images of vesting deeds and deeds of trust)
- Individual and Entity (Business) lien, UCC, and profile searches.
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- World Class title research providing online real estate records searches
- Involuntary and voluntary lien records search
- Lot, parcel, and property characteristics
- Full chain of title and transfers with conveyance history
- Full legal and vesting reports
- Neighborhood demographic stats, crime, school, and business reports
- View federal and state tax liens on the property
- View current mortgages and the latest sale information
- Current owner(s) of title and tax mailing address
- Auction dates and location with Trustee and bank contacts
- Zoning, parcel, flood, and easement maps
- Abstractor Services for document retrieval
- Property valuation reports for comparable MLS and FSBO sales
- U.S. Supreme, State, District, Bankruptcy, and Court of Appeal records for criminal, and civil cases
State and U.S. territories covered (Coverage includes all counties within each state).This service provides online public access to all U.S. county property records and document images for over 3,250 counties throughout the U.S.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- 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
- Virgin Islands
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming