A summary of documents proving title.

A written report summarizing the history of title transactions and conditions of title that affect a given piece of land covering the period from the present back to a date in the past. A comprehensive, but cumbersome, and somewhat obsolete, method of verifying the ownership and encumbrances of a parcel, or parcels, of real estate.

a document that a title insurance company will prepare showingthe history of the home. The document usually lists who owned the property all the way back to its first original owner. The document will also disclose any liens or encumbrances on the title which may affect whether lenders will provide a loan or whether the new homeowner will want to take title to the property.

A set of documents which record the ownership through time of a property. see also title

A condensed history or digest of the title to a parcel of land consisting of a summary of every recorded instrument, together with a statement of all liens, charges or encumbrances affecting title too that land.

A listing of legal actions with respect to a piece property, including title transfers, mortgages and liens.

The history of the chain of title (all of the documents that transfer title) to a parcel of real property, starting with the earliest existing document and ending with the most recent.

A summary or condensation of the essential parts of all recorded instruments that affect a particular piece of property, usually arranged in the order in which they were recorded.

This is a document which summarises all the title deeds to a property such as a house. It is drawn up for the seller when a property is being sold.

An outline history of the ownership of a parcel of land, from the original grant, with changes in title, and with a statement of all mortgages, liens, encumbrances, affecting the property.

Digest of convetances, transfers, wills, and other legal proceedings pertinant to title of a property, such as liens, charges or encumberances.

An abbreviated history of the ownership of a piece of land. The abstract also lists any liabilities such as mortgages or liens that currently are attached to the property.

A chronological history of the ownership of a tract of land.

Registry System: A condensed history of the title to a parcel of land consisting of a synopsis of every recorded instrument affecting the title to that land arranged in chronological order of recording. Land Titles System: A chronological listing of every recorded instrument currently affecting the title to that land.

Summary of previous ownership and transactions concerning a property, usually prepared when a property is to be sold.

A complete historical summary of all recorded documents affecting the title of a designated parcel of real estate.

A history of ownership of a property and any documents that affect the title during that ownership.

a breakdown or summary of all public records having to do with the value of your property

a collection of public records relating to the ownership of a parcel of real estate

a history of ownership of the property

a memorandum taken from the records of the office where deeds are recorded, and showing the history of the title from the Government up to the present time

a record of all the interest entries for that property

a summary of all legal documents recorded or filed at the county courthouse in connection with a certain parcel of real estate

a summary of the legal history of a piece of real property

a written representation that lists all recorded conveyances, instruments or documents that impact the chain of title

a written summary of all recorded items (chain of title) for a specific parcel of real property

A written document produced by a title insurance company (trustee), giving the history of who owned the property from the first owner forward. It also indicates any liens or encumbrances that may affect the title. A lender will not make a loan, nor can a sale be affected until the title to the property is clear.

A condensed history of title transactions to a particular parcel of land covering a period from the original grant through all subsequent conveyances and encumbrances affecting the property, including a certification as to completeness and accuracy.

A concise statement of the substance of documents or facts appearing on the public land records that affect the title to a particular tract.

A written history, synopsis or summary of the recorded instruments affecting the title to real property.

A history of a property's title record used in some states to prepare the Preliminary or Title Commitment report. An Abstract of Title lists anyone who's ever had a claim to the property, past and present. Some states require mortgage lenders to obtain a complete Abstract of Title. However, most states condense the abstract into a document called either the Preliminary or Title Commitment which lists only current claims to the property.

The history of a piece of real estate that is formulated through public record, listing transfers of ownership and any property claims.

A summary of the public records relating to the ownership of a particular piece of land. It represents a short legal history of an individual piece of property and traces the ownership of that property from the time of the first recorded transfer to the present.

The historical summary of all of the recorded instruments and proceedings that affect title to a property.

A condensed but full summary of all materials such as conveyances, deeds, liens, easements, encumbrances, marriages, divorces, deaths, wills, etc. that affect title to a specific parcel of real estate in any manner.

A summary of condensation of the essential parts of all recorded instruments which affect a particular piece of real estate, arranged in the order in which they were recorded.

A summary or digest of all transfers, conveyances, legal proceedings, and any other facts relied on as evidence of title, showing continuity of ownership, together with any other elements of record which may impair title.

A summary of the history of the ownership of a property, starting with the original grant, and including all subsequent encumbrances and conveyances.

summary of facts concerning ownership

Gives details of the ownership of the property if it is not registered.

A written history of the title to a property including every owner and every claim since its original owner. It is the result of a title search and it tells you it someone else has a legal claim on the property you are buying

under the Registry Act a listing in order by date of all documents and events which give the person title to the land. It also shows encumbrances [ claim, lien, liability] against the property.

An outline history of a parcel of real estate, showing the original grant and all subsequent conveyances and encumbrances.

An abstract of title is a summary of all official records that relate to a particular property.

A condensed version of the history of title to the land, consisting of a summary of the various links in the chain of title and a statement of all liens, charges or encumbrances affecting the property.

A condensed version of the title history of the land.

A summary of the deeds and documents showing title to property and all incumbrances affecting it.

A summary of public records in regard to the title on a piece of property. Abstracts must be consulted to be certain there are no liens or other claims outstanding against the property before the buyer can purchase it.

A condensed chronological history of all recorded instruments in the chain of title which affect the title.

A summary of the public records relating to the title to a particular piece of land. An attorney or title insurance company reviews an abstract of title to determine whether there are any title defects which must be cleared before a buyer can purchase clear, marketable, and insurance title.

A history of the title to a property including a summary of the original grant and all subsequent conveyances and encumbrances to the property.

The condensed history of a title to a particular parcel of real estate, consisting of a summary of the original grant and all subsequent conveyances and encumbrances affecting the property and a certification by the abstractor that the history is complete and accurate.

An abstract of title is a historical account of all transactions conducted on the title to a specific property or piece of land. This title covers the property from the first sale to the present and is used by the title company to produce a title binder.

A summary of the conveyances, transfers, and any other facts relied on as evidence of title, together with any other elements of record which may impair the title to real property.

A summarization of the title to land consisting of a synopsis of all recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, encumbrances and court proceedings which have affected the title to real estate. The abstract includes all liens, charges or liabilities to which the real estate may be subject. (Back to Terms list)

a chronological statement of the documents and events under which a person is entitled to property.

document showing how the title of a property devolved to the current owner; often a summary of prior ownership listing details of previous deeds

an historical summary provided by a title insurance company, of the successive conveyances affecting the title to a property.

A summary of recorded transactions concerning a property. (An attorney or title insurance company examines an abstract of title for any title defects which must be cleared before a buyer can purchase clear, marketable and insurable title.)

Usually a very thick document which is a summary statement of the successive conveyances and other facts on which a title to a piece of land rests from its origin to the present.

A summary of records affecting title to a subject property.

A concise, summarized history of the title to a specific parcel of real property, together with a statement of all liens and encumbrances affecting the property. The abstract of title does not guarantee or assure the validity of the title of the property. It merely discloses those items about the property which are of public record, and thus does not reveal such things as encroachments, forgeries, and the like.

A short version of the full history of title to a property. This is sometimes called a title extract or extract of title.

A summary history of a piece of land that lists any transfers in ownership, or liabilities attached to it, ie, mortgages.

Condensed history of title to real property consisting of a summary of the links in the "chain of title" extracted from documents bearing on the title status

A historical summary provided by a title insurance company of all records affecting the title to a property.

an attorney's summary compilation of the history of the ownership of a piece of real property in order to determine who holds the present title.

Summary of the condition of title based on examination of public records.

A written history of the title transactions or conditions bearing on the title to a designated parcel of land. It covers the period from the original source of title to the present and summarizes all subsequent instruments of public record by setting forth their material parts

a compilation of abstracts of deeds, trust deeds, or other pertinent data which affects the title to a piece of real property, all bound together in chronological order, constitutes an abstract of title. It is a form of title evidence made for the purpose of title examination.

A written history of the property title from its origin to the present.

A public record showing a condensed title history of the property.

A history and compilation of legal documents pertaining to a parcel of real estate.

A compilation of the recorded documents relating to a parcel of land, from which an attorney may give an opinion as to the condition of title. Still used in some states, but being replaced by title insurance.

The accumulation of recorded documents relating to a piece or parcel of land from which an attorney will give an opinion of the status of the title. This is required in the state of Oklahoma as a prerequisite to title insurance.

An account of what appears in the public record which affect the title of a particular parcel of real property - chronological summary of grants, conveyances, wills, transfers and judicial proceedings. It also shows liens and other encumbrances that are of record and shows whether or not they have been released.

A condensed history of the title to a parcel of land consisting of material that in any manner affects that parcel, covering any and all documents recorded. THIS IS NOT A TITLE POLICY AND DOES NOT AFFORD RE-ISSUE CREDIT.

summary listing of the documents registered in the local land registry office and which affect title (ownership) of a particular property.

A compilation of the recorded documents relating to a parcel of land, from which an attorney may give an option as to the condition of title. Also known in some states as a "preliminary title report."

A written history of ownership showing verification or non-verification of title.

A statement usually prepared by an attorney that traces the history of ownership of real property to determine the status of its present title, and includes all items of record that might impair the title, such as liens, charges or encumbrances.

a condensed history of the title consisting of the various links in the chain of titles, together with statement of all liens, encumbrances, or conditions affecting the title.

A summary of public records relating to the title of a particular parcel of land.

A condensed version of the history of title to land as such title is recorded in the county clerk's records.

A history of a particular piece of land, recording liens, restrictions, easements, etc. to be examined by an attorney.

Details of the legal document proving an owners right to dispose of the land. Such detail is usually supplied prior to completion on a mortgage, and will be compared with the original documents upon completion.

A condensed summary of all documents and public records that affect title to a specific piece of real estate.

A condensed history of the ownership of a property and a summary of all encumbrances, conveyances, liens, easements and other items of legal record that may effect the title on a specific piece of real estate.

The history of a parcel of land starting with the original grant and following through each transfer of title to the present title holder. The history recites all mortgages outstanding on the property and any defects that would cause a clouded title in the chain of transfers.

A list of, and full or abstract copies of, all documents affecting Title based on an examination of public records.

A written history of the transactions or conditions bearing on the title to a designated parcel of land. It covers the period from the original source of title to the present and summarizes all documents of public record. (Not used in Alaska)

Concise chronological history of all official records and recorded documents affecting title to a parcel of land.

A public records summary that relates to the title of a specific piece of land. A title insurance company representative or attorney reviews this records summary to determine if there are any title defects that must be cleared before a buyer can purchase clear, marketable and insurable title.

A condensed version of the title history to a piece of land or property. Lists any transfers in ownership and any liabilities attached to it, such as mortgages.

A historical list of recorded changes that affect title to specific real estate, such as transfers of ownership, conveyances, mortgages, liens, and easements.

A summary of all conveyances, such as deeds or wills and legal proceedings, giving names of the parties, the description of the land and the agreements, arranged to show the continuity of ownership.

A historical summary of all the recorded instruments and proceedings that affect the title of a property.

A condensed history or summary of all transactions affecting a particular tract of land.

A summary prepared by a licensed abstractor of all documents recorded in the public records of the political subdivision where the land is located. An abstract in some states or areas is reviewed by an attorney or other experienced title examiner to determine the status of title. Virtually every abstractor today provides actual copies of the records rather than an abstract of each document

A written history of all the transactions that bear on the title to a specific piece of land. An abstract of title covers the time from when the property was first sold to the present. Used by the title company to produce a title binder.

A written history of all the transactions bearing on the title to a specific tract of land. An abstract of title covers the period from the original source of title (often the original land grant from the United States Government to an individual) to the present time and summarizes all subsequent documents that have been recorded against that tract.

A condensed history of the title to a particular piece of real estate showing, in chronological sequence, matters such as conveyances, liens, and encumbrances which have been recorded against the title in the office of the register of deeds or other public recording place.

A summary of the instruments affecting title to a parcel of real property as shown by the public records. Back to the Top

A summary of the conveyances, transfers and other facts appearing of record and relied upon as evidence of title to real property.

A summary or digest of the conveyances, transfers, and any other facts relied on as evidence of title, together with any other elements of record which may affect the marketability of the title.

This varies from state to state, but is usually recorded in the county clerk's official records office. It is a the history of title to real property.

A compilation of the recorded documents relating to a parcel of land, from which an attorney may give an opinion as to the validity and legality of title.

A written summary of the chain of title; i.e. transfers and any other facts relied on as evidence of title; the facts of which may impair title.

A written history of the title transaction or conditions bearing on the title to a specific piece of real property.

A written history of ownership of a parcel of land, summarizing the material parts of any occupancies affecting title of said land.

A list of recorded documents associated with a particular property.

A summary of the conveyances, transfers, and any other data relied on as evidence of title, together with any other elements of record that may impair the title. Still in use in some states, but giving way to the use of title insurance.

A summary of records that affects the title to the property.

This consists of a summary of every document which proves title to the land being sold or mortgaged.

A historical summary of all the recorded transactions that affect the title to the property. An attorney or a title company will review an abstract of title to determine if there are any problems affecting the title to the property. All such problems must be cleared before the buyer can be issued a clear and insurable title.

A chronological summary of the recorded instruments and proceedings on the tile of a property.

A document that traces the history of title or a particular parcel of real estate from the original government grant through the chain of ownership including all conveyances and encumbrances affecting the property.

A summary of all the recorded instruments and proceedings that affect the title to property, arranged in the order in which they were recorded.

A condensed history or summary of all transactions affecting a particular parcel of real estate, including the original grant, all conveyances and encumbrances affecting the property, and the abstractor's certification of the history's accuracy

A written summary of all transactions that could affect the ownership of a piece of real property, including deeds, leases, liens, and wills.

A summary of all previous dealings in the property including sales, charges and easements.

A short history of a piece of land that lists any transfers in ownership, as well as any liabilities attached to it, such as mortgages.

A report that traces the ownership of real property from the past to the present.

History of a parcel of real estate, compiled from public records,listing transfers of ownership and claims against the property.