Comprehensive examination of public records to verify clear ownership and uncover any liens, encumbrances, or defects on a property.
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Our licensed examiners search county courthouse records, tax rolls, and court filings to produce a complete chain of title. We identify outstanding mortgages, unpaid taxes, easements, judgments, and other issues before they become your problem at closing.
Decision points
A title search examines public records to verify clear ownership and surface any outstanding claims against the property.
Common issues uncovered include unpaid property taxes, mechanics' liens, judgment liens, and unreleased mortgages.
Title search results form the basis of the title commitment — a prerequisite for issuing title insurance.
Most residential searches complete in 24–72 hours; Eastern Title coordinates timing with your closing schedule.
Skipping or rushing a title search is one of the most common causes of post-closing ownership disputes.
Common questions
A title search examines public records to verify the current owner, confirm the chain of ownership, and identify any outstanding liens, unpaid taxes, easements, judgments, or encumbrances attached to the property. Eastern Title's licensed examiners search courthouse records, tax rolls, and court filings going back as far as the property's history requires.
Most residential title searches are completed within 24–72 hours of order placement. Commercial searches and properties with complex ownership histories may take longer. Eastern Title coordinates search timing with your closing date so there's no delay in issuing your title commitment.
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