Ensures the vendor has the right to sell and transfer ownership. Usually conducted by a conveyancer or solicitor.
A search conducted to conclude the ownership of property.
A derived title search (=4,3,1) includes title page titles, title main entries, key titles, added entry titles, varying titles, uniform titles, and preceding and succeeding titles. Keyword searches available for titles include extended title (et), subject/title/contents (st), title (ti), and uniform title (ut). Title phrase searches scan an index of full titles.
A process that examines local public records, laws and related court decisions to determine if any other parties have valid claims against the subject property (such as past due taxes, judgments or mechanics' liens). It also discloses past and current facts about the subject property's ownership.
Usually mandatory before a property is sold. The examination of ownership papers and other public records filed at the courthouse to make sure there are no liens on the property.
The process of examining all relevant records to confirm that the seller is the legal owner of a property and that there are no liens or other claims outstanding.
A search carried out on an index containing the titles of items described by a catalogue. The search term contains the whole, or first few words of, the title to be searched. CAIRNS catalogues differ in which titles are contained in the index; please see the collections information for more details.
A review of the public records affecting a parcel of real property to determine the present condition of title.
A final check on the title to the property just prior to closing of the loan. Back to the top
A detailed examination of the registered title documents to ensure there are no liens or other encumbrances (claims) on the property, and no question regarding the seller's statement of ownership.
A historical review of all recorded legal documents pertaining to the ownership of property to determine if there have been any flaws in prior transfers of ownership or if there are any claims or encumbrances on the title to the property. A title search is conducted in preparation for closing and, in some cases, to write the abstract of title.
Searching the land records for debts on a property
An examination of the public records to determine whether the current title is clear or defective.
A review of public records and legal documents to ensure that the seller is the true, legal owner of the property (and that there are no unsettled claims or liens against the property).
A search carried out by the solicitor/conveyancer. To check the ownership history of the property to ensure there are no restrictions, unpaid charges registered on the property, etc. The cost of this will normally form part of the disbursements.
To search for an item by (words from) its title
A search within the public records to determine ownership and that there are no claims or liens against the property.
An actual check of the title records in the local jurisdiction to ensure that the title can be legally conveyed.
A Search undertaken of records registered at the land titles office to confirm interests in land of a particular land property. A title search show interests such as proprietor, mortgagees, charges, and caveators. The search also reveals any restrictive covenants and easements which affect the estate or interest.
A search of property records to determine legal ownership of a property and to insure there are no intervening liens, overdue taxes, or outstanding restrictive covenants which would adversely affect the value of the title.
The process of investigating public records to determine legal ownership of a property. This is done to be sure a seller is able to transfer free and clear ownership.
A check of official title records (maintained with a registrar) to ensure the seller is the legal owner of the real estate and that there are no other liens or claims outstanding.
A public record search to ensure that there are no claims that will affect the title value.
legal process of discovering whether the vendor can sell and transfer ownership.
The process of tracing all events and transactions affecting the title to a tract of real estate. Title search is essential to the preparation of an abstract.
A search that checks that the seller is the legal owner of a property and that there aren't any liens or other claims outstanding on the property.
When title records are searched to make sure the seller is the legal owner of the property. It also checks whether there are any outstanding claims or liens.
An investigation into the history of a property's ownership to check for liens, unpaid claims, restrictions or problems, to prove that the seller can transfer ownership free and clear.
A review of all recorded information to real property to disclose the past and current facts.
An examination of public records which reveals the history and other facts of ownership of a piece of real estate.
An examination of public records, laws and court actions to make sure that the seller is the legal owner and to disclose all other claims or encumbrances on the property affecting its ownership.
An examination of public records to reveal the past and current facts of ownership of real estate.
Investigation of title records, history of previous ownership's, to ascertain if liens, encumbrances, or other outstanding claims exist that may prevent legal conveyance of title.
A search and document produced by the LPI which details the ownership, title particulars and encumbrances of a property.
An investigation into the history of ownership of a property to check for liens, unpaid claims, or any problems. It proves that the seller can transfer free and clear ownership.
a title company or real estate attorney searches the courthouse records for all mortgage loans or liens on a given property.
A process that shows that a seller has the right to sell a piece of property and that it is free of encumbrances.
The process of researching and examining a propertyâ€(tm)s title history to make sure that title is clear, and free of any claims.
A check of public records to confirm the owner on a specific property, and any mortgages or assignments that have been granted on the property. This is completed prior to issuing the Title Commitment.
A report issued by a title insurance or abstract company. In the PDC program, it ensures that landowners have a legal right to place a deed restriction on their properties. It must be based on a 60-year search of official property records and a 20-year search of liens and judgments.
An investigation into the history of ownership of real property and search for liens, unpaid or disputed claims, or restrictions.
A review for any liens or other encumbrances that may be recorded on a parcel of real estate. A title search is a step in the process of due diligence that a lender does as part of making a mortgage loan. The lender of a first mortgage expects to have a first mortgage lien on the property to ensure he gets repaid first in the event of the sale of the property or a foreclosure.
A detailed examination of the title records on the property to ensure the seller is the legal owner and there are no liens or other outstanding claims against the property.
A study of municipal or county records to determine the legal ownership and liens on a property.
The researching of the history of title on a property usually done by the Title Company
A search carried out from the records of the Land Titles Office to determine registered details such as ownership, mortgages, caveats, easements etc.
a search for an item by its title, generally in an alphabetical listing.
A review of the public records to make sure that no adverse claims affect the value of the title.
An examination of local records to provide proof positive of a title's owner, and to be certain that there are no liens or other claims against the property.
A check of public record to disclose the past and current facts regarding ownership of a particular piece of property.
A review of the public records generally at the local courthouse, to make sure the buyer is purchasing a house from the legal owner and there are no liens, overdue special assessments, or other claims or outstanding restrictive covenants filed in the records, which would adversely affect the marketability or value of title.
An examination of the public records to ensure the seller is the legal owner of the property and to determine whether there are any liens or other claims outstanding.
A search of the title records to ensure the seller is the legal owner of the said property. Also ensures that there are no liens or claims against the property.
Is the examination of a property's filed document history. This would include verification of title/ownership, tax records, judgments, liens and other items which could encumber the title.
An examination of title records to be sure the buyer is purchasing a home that does not have liens, overdue assessments, or other claims that would affect the value of the title.
Detailed examination of the entire document history of a property title to make sure that there are no legal encumbrances that affect the seller's right to sell.
An examination of public records to disclose the past and current facts regarding the ownership of a given piece of real estate.
A check of the public records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the property and to identify any liens or claims against the property.
A title search is a close examination of all public records that involve title to a specific property. The search is conducted to verify that there are no liens or other claims against the property (other than those scheduled to be erased at closing if done for a purchase).
the process by which a property's title history is reviewed to reveal all parties who have an interest in the property and the nature and degree of their interest.
An examination of legal records to check the validity and completeness of the title to the property. The title should uncover any liens, overdue assessments or other claims against the property.
An examination of the public records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the real estate and that there are no hidden liens or claims against the property.
An examination of the public records, including court decisions, to disclose facts concerning the ownership of real estate. The title examiner prepares an ABSTRACT and the title agent prepares a BINDER but decisions regarding the legal sufficiency of title or questions requiring legal interpretation must be resolved by a licensed attorney at law.
Process to ensure ownership of a property.
An investigation by a title company to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of a property. Process involves examining municipal records and verifying that there are no liens or other claims against that property.
An investigation into the history of ownership of a property to check for liens, unpaid claims, restrictions or problems, to prove that the seller can transfer free and clear ownership.
An examination of public records, laws, and court decisions to disclose the current facts regarding ownership of real estate.
An examination of the records of the registry of deeds or other office which contains records of title documents to determine whether title to the property is good, whether there are defects in the title.
An examination of city, town, or county records to determine the legal ownership of real estate.
Review of public records to ensure that there are no liens, claims, or other competing interests against the property that may interfere with ownership transfer.
Examination of all the records comprising a history of the title to real estate.
An examination of municipal records to determine the legal ownership of property. Usually is performed by a title company.
A search conducted by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer into the history of the ownership of a property. As well as ownership, it will also make checks for any restictions or claims on the property which could affect the ownership of the property. With this type of mortgage, the interest rate charged by the lender will follow/â€(tm)trackâ€(tm) the changes in another specified rate, ie: when the tracked interest rate goes up, the mortgage rate will also rise, and vice-versa when interest rates fall. In England & Wales, this type of mortgage is commonly linked to the Bank of England Base Rate.
An investigation of the property about to be purchased to make sure that there are no liens or loans on it, that the owner is properly entitled to sell the house, etc.
legal owner and to determine all of the liens, assessments, claims, convenants, or other encumbrances or restrictions that would affect the title to the property. The results of the search are expressed in a Title Report or Abstract. The primary purpose of the search is to establish whether the property has marketable title.
This is when someone actually goes to the registry of deeds and looks into the history of a particular piece of property to figure out who owns it, and if anyone can lay claim to it.
Examination of public records, laws, and court decisions to ensure that no one except the seller has a valid claim to the property. A title search is required by the lender and is a standard part of closing costs paid for by the buyer.
A review of all recorded documents affecting a specific piece of property to determine the present condition of title.
The steps required to complete the chain of title to a parcel of real property.
An inspection of the public record to determine all rights to and encumbrances on a piece of real property.
Searching public records to determine all rights and encumbrances which would affect title to a piece of property.
Research of records in registry of land titles office to determine history and chain or ownership of property.
Research conducted in public records from the distant past to the present to ensure that title to a property has passed cleanly, legally, and without dispute from owner to owner. A title search also uncovers any existing liens on the property and any other claims third parties may have to the property researched.
A process providing proof of legal ownership of a property by researching municipal record - usually performed by a title company.
Best performed by a title company, this is thorough examination of municipal and public records to determine legal ownership of property.
A check of the title records for liens or other encumberances.
An examination of the public records to determine the ownership and encumbrances affecting real property.
A through examination of municipal records to determine legal ownership of a property, as well as determine what liens are currently recorded against the property.
A detailed examination of the ownership documents to identify the owner and any liens or other encumbrances on the property.
The process whereby the TITLE COMPANY researches a properties title history and ensures that no outstanding claims exist.
Title companies will search the public records to establish legal ownership of a property. The search will identify liens and other claims against ownership of a property.
An examination of public records and court decisions to determine the legal ownership of property. Usually performed by a title company.
An examination of public records to uncover any past or current facts regarding the ownership of a piece of property. A title search is intended to make sure that the title is marketable and free from defects.
This is a search of the State Government's Titles database that is undertaken by the legal representative of a borrower purchasing a property. The search will provide details of who owns the property, as well as who has an interest in the property (i.e. any lender who holds a mortgage over the property).
A painstaking research and investigation of all known documents regarding current and prior ownership of the property you are about to purchase to determine the current status of the title and to ensure that there are no defects in the title of the property.
An investigation of real property records at the local Land Registry Office or Land Titles Office.
An examination of public records, laws, and court decisions to ensure that no one except the seller has a valid claim to the property, and to disclose past and current facts regarding ownership of the subject property.
An examination of public records to determine ownership history and any liens affecting the property.
Research completed by a title company to determine a propertyâ€(tm)s legal ownership.
A check of public title records to ascertain that the seller is the legal owner and that there are no claims or liens against the property.
The process of verifying the actual owner of a real property through careful review of public land records.
Research of public records to determine the history of ownership and loans for a particular piece of real estate.
The examination of municipal records by a title company to determine the legal ownership of property.
Verifies that the title to the property you are buying is clear of any claims from other persons by providing a historical summary of legal documents affecting the real property
A method of finding items on eBay by entering keywords that match the title of the items. You enter keywords that you think will appear in the title of the item you're looking for. The Search function will return with a list of items that match your keywords. Search by title.
An examination of the public records to verify ownership and identify encumbrances affecting a property.
A search of all public records to determine if any title defects or liens exist.
An examination of the public records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the property and that there are no liens or other claims outstanding. Transfer: tax State or local tax payable when title passes from one owner to another.
The process of checking all the records relating to the title to see that it doesn’t have any liens or claims against it that would keep it from being transferred.
A check of title records to identify liens, encumbrances, and ownership rights to the property.
a detailed examination of the ownership documents to ensure there are no liens or other encumbrances on the property, and not question regarding the seller's ownership claims.
A detailed examination of the title records to ensure that the seller of a property is the legal owner and that there are no liens or other claims outstanding.
Completed before settlement, this is an examination of the title records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the property and that there are no liens or other claims on the home.
A review of all recorded documents affecting a specific parcel of land to determine the present condition of title. An experienced title officer or attorney reviews and analyzes all material relating to the search, then determines the sufficiency and status of title for insurance of a title insurance policy.
A detailed investigation to ensure that any property is purchased from the legal owner and that there are no liens or special assessments against it.
An examination of the deed records in the county in which the property is located to determine whether the record title to the property is good, or whether there are defects in the title.
A check of the title records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the property and that there are no liens or other claims outstanding.
The process by which a person determines property ownership. The searcher checks the county records to determine the owner. They also determine that all types of taxes are paid; mortgages and municipal liens are satisfied, etc.
a search of the public records relating to a particular parcel of real estate in order to determine the identity of the owners of the parcel and the existence of any title defects, liens, encumbrances and similar items. A title search is normally conducted as part of the process of the sale of a parcel of real estate so that the buyer knows that he or she is going to receive "good" title to the real estate and so that the lender knows that its mortgage lien will be secure.
An examination of the public records to determine what, if any, defects there are in the chain of title.
The process of investigating a title of a property, to ascertain if the vendor has the right to transfer ownership or if there are any prior encumbrances on the title.
is an examination of public records find all records associated with the property that affect ownership including encumbrances or restrictions that might exist.
investigating public records for the history of ownership of the property and of unsettled liens and claims on the property
The assembled links required to complete a chain of title to a parcel of real property.
To search for an item by title, generally from an alphabetical listing.
Title search is an examination of municipal records to determine the legal ownership of property. Usually done by a title company.
A check of the public record to determine all rights and encumbrances affecting title to a piece of property.
Check of public records to determine current ownership of a parcel of real estate.
Examination of the legal ownership of a piece of property
Research of records in registry or land titles office to determine history and sequence of ownership of property.
A search of the public records to determine the status of title, i.e., the identity of the current owner and the existence and nature of any liens or claims outstanding against the property.
Examination of municipal records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of a property and that there are no liens or other claims against the property.
An examination of public records, court decisions, concerning the history of ownership of real estate. The title examiner searches for any encumbrances or liens and prepares an abstract of his findings.
Checks all the records relating to the property to determine whether the seller can sell the property, and can do so free of liens.
A highly detailed search of the document history of a property title for the purpose of identifying any and all legal encumbrances to the property prior to title transfer to a new owner.
A check of the title records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the property and to determine what liens or other claims are outstanding.
Process to ensure that the vendor has the right to sell and transfer ownership.
an examination of the public municipal records to determine the ownership of real estate; it is usually performed by a licensed attorney or title insurance company. This search should disclose any liens, overdue special assessments, or other claims.
Detailed examination of the entire document history of a property title to make sure there are no legal encumberances. Close
A detailed examination of the ownership documents to ensure there are no liens or other encumbrances on the property, and no questions regarding the seller's ownership claim.
A review of the land records to determine the ownership and description of the property.
An examination of official real estate records to determine if any problems (such as defects or liens) exist that may affect the title (ownership) of a home. A fee for this search may be charged to the borrower and shown on the Settlement Statement (HUD-1).
A search of the public records for recorded instruments which affect the title to a particular piece of land.
A general term referring to a search and examination of the public records for recorded instruments that affect the title to the parcel of land under search.
An examination of public records to ensure that an owner of real property has the right to transfer ownership of the title. This type of search is designed to identify disparities in the chain of title, liens, problems with the legal description of the property, judgments against the owner, etc.
a check of title records to make sure the seller is the legal owner of the property and there are no outstanding claims on it
Process of the title company to ensure that the seller is the legal owner and uncover any claims or liens of property.
Research into public title records to determine the current status of ownership of a piece of property; a licensed attorney must provide any legal interpretation of the records found
a check of public records to be sure that the seller is the recognized owner of the real estate and that there are no unsettled liens or other claims against the property.
An examination of the records of a municipality to determine the legal ownership of a property and to verify that there are no liens against the property.
A research of the county records to determine the condition of title of a parcel of real property.
An examination of the public title records to determine the legal ownership of a property, and to ensure that there are no liens, encumbrances or other claims outstanding.
A search of the records on a specific property to see if there are any encumbrances, and to see that there are no questions of ownership.
The process of reviewing all recorded transactions in the public record to determine whether any title defects exist that could interfere with the clear transfer of ownership of the property.
Research on a property's title history to ensure no outstanding claims exist
The inspection of city, town, or county records to determine the legal owner of a piece of real estate.
(same) An examination of public records, laws, and court decisions to identify any materials facts regarding liens (charges) along with ownership of any given property.
An examination of the public records to determine ownership and encumbrances that affect real property.
The act of examining in detail the public records relating to ownership of a parcel of land to ensure that the current owner has clear title, free of any liens, claims, mortgage or competing and adverse interests. Usually performed by a lawyer, qualified title searcher, or title insurance company on behalf of a proposed purchaser or mortgage.
An examination of the public records to reveal all interests in a property other than the owner's, such as mortgages, tax liens, municipal assessments, easements and rights-of-way, etc. This is typically done when the buyer has received a mortgage commitment from the lender.
The reviewing, of all recorded transactions in the public record, to discover any title defects, which could interfere with the transfer of ownership of a property.
A check of public records to make sure that the owner of real property has the right to transfer ownership. A title search is designed to spot gaps in the chain of title, liens, problems with the legal description of the property, judgments against the owner, and the like.
An examination of the public record to determine the past and present facts regarding ownership and marketability of real property.
Check of the public records, usually at the local courthouse, to make sure that no adverse claims affect the value of the title.
Examination of public records, laws, and court decisions to determine current ownership of and encumbrances upon a parcel of land.
A title search is an action taken prior to the sale of real property to determine whether there are any liens or other encumbrances on the property which might prevent or delay the sale of the property.