HomenewsPreliminary Title Report

  • What is a Title Search | Who performs a Title Search

    • August 16, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Foreclosure, Lien and Title Search, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Real Estate, Title companies, Title reports
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    What is a title search? Generally, a title search includes a review of public records to trace and verify legal ownership of real property, find tax information, determine if there are liens/encumbrances against the property and other exceptions to title. What specifically should be included in the title search depends on the purpose of the

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  • What are the differences between a title company, a title agency and a title research company?

    • July 11, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, deed of trust, Deed retrictions, Foreclosure, Full chain of title, Judment Liens, Lien and Title Search, mortgage lien, Online copy of deed, preliminary report vs. full chain of title, Preliminary title report, Preliminary title search, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public property records, Real Estate, REO Auction Property, Tax auctions, Title companies, Title reports
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    Clients are often confused about what the differences are between a title company, a title agency and a title research company.  A title company is essentially an insurance company.  It underwrites and issues a title insurance policy to insure the purchaser of the policy against financial losses caused by defects to title that were not

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  • Will a city or county office accept a preliminary title report from U.S. Title Records in connection with a building permit application?

    • June 25, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Lien and Title Search, Preliminary title report, Preliminary title search, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Title companies, Title reports, Uncategorized
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    We are often asked whether a city planning or zoning or other governmental entity office will accept a preliminary title report from U.S. Title Records in connection with a building permit or similar application because it can be more convenient and less expensive. The answer depends on the type of office, the specific requirements, and

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  • What is the difference between the Preliminary Title Report (Complete Records Package) and the Full Chain of Title Report?

    • June 22, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: deed, Deed retrictions, easements, Full chain of title, HOA, Lien and Title Search, Online copy of deed, preliminary report vs. full chain of title, Preliminary title search, property deed, Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Public court records, Public property records, quit claim deed, Title companies, Title reports, utility easements
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    Clients ask this question regularly! In general, a preliminary title report reflects ownership, liens/encumbrances and other exceptions to title. That information is obtained from documents recorded against a given property address or the assessor’s parcel number (APN). It is important to note that all preliminary title reports, whether obtained through U.S. Title Records or a

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  • Preliminary Title Report question and answer

    • April 25, 2017
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH
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    Question: From: Mark W. Subject: Preliminary Title Report   Message Body: My city planning department is asking for a Preliminary Title Report before they will approve permits. Do you have a Report that will satisfy that need? Thanks!   Answer: Mark, Yes. However, the requirements vary by city, county and state. Please let us know

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  • How to perform your own title and lien search

    • December 15, 2014
    • Posted by: U.S. Title Records
    • Category: Property records, Property records search, PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH, Title companies, Title conveyance, Title reports
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      How and Why To Carry Out A Preliminary Title and Lien Search When buying a new home or property you may be startled by the number of extra expenses that start getting added to the expense of the purchase. You full well expect to pay six or seven figures for the property and you

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