Title Search

What is Title Search?

A search of the public records in the county courthouse of the chain of title of the property and all liens and encumbrances of record, to determine the present validity of the seller's right to sell the property free and clear of liens.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Security Transactions And Mortgages terms:

• Recorder of Deeds
• Chain of Title
• Statutory Liens
• Authenticated
• Secretary of State

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