HOW TO PERFORM A PROPERTY LIEN & TITLE SEARCH, For All U.S. Counties >Click Here>
Although not every county in the U.S. provides public access to lien, sale and title information, many counties do provide online access to property records. You can visit the county recorder of deeds or clerk's office to see what type of access is available to the public. Most county websites require user registration for access which can be free and a pay per pull charge for images. In most cases, the recorder's office will require a monthly or yearly subscription. Some counties require a written request with payment for document retrieval while some of the more rural counties do not offer any access and will suggest using a local attorney or abstractor for documents and title search services. There are also websites available that provide county records and data for all counties within the United States and it's territories.
WHAT IS A PROPERTY LIEN?
A Property lien is an instrument or form of collateral to secure a
specific interest related to real property and land (also considered a
type of encumbrance). The interest or purpose is usually monetary in nature (such as a loan or mortgage) or in the form of a judgment, mechanic, HOA or tax lien. Liens are either voluntary (mortgage, lines of credit) or involuntary (tax liens, judgment liens, etc.) and are executed
or “perfected” by recordation.
Liens can be enforced through foreclosure proceedings. If the liened amounts are paid before the lien is enforced or during a transfer or sale
of the property, it is deemed "released." In most states, a judgment cannot be recorded with the county unless the case is processed in, or transferred to superior or a higher court (not Justice or City Courts). A municipal lien is given by a municipality (or municipal authority) against a property owner(s). This is filed when the property owner is to benefit from a public improvement plan by the municipal authority.
"One of the more risky moves in purchasing real estate is making an
offer to buy without checking to see if there are liens or encumbrances
against the property.
Another common mistake is not ensuring that the property is free of encumbrances when the purchase involves seller financing or an and owner carry contract. In some states liens are not public record and
not as easily accessible. After a preliminary Lien Records Search, a title insurance policy from a local title company is always your best insurance for clear title during escrow".
U.S. Title Records
https://www.UsTitleRecords.com
www.UsRealEstateData.net
