Deed Search
A Deed Search is a targeted document retrieval and verification service that locates, examines, and provides certified or recorded copies of specific deeds of conveyance in the county land records.
Common Transaction Uses
- Ownership verification for legal proceedings and estate planning
- Boundary, easement, and property line consultations
- Real estate marketing and listing preparation
- Probate, heirship, and inter-family property transfer documentation
- Verifying deed type: Warranty Deed, Grant Deed, Quitclaim, or Special Warranty
Public Records & Filings Examined
- Most recently recorded deed of conveyance (vesting deed)
- Prior deeds of transfer within the requested timeframe
- Grantor and grantee designations, execution dates, and recording stamps
- Book and page or instrument document numbers
- Transfer tax stamps, consideration amounts, and notary acknowledgments
- Legal description of the land as incorporated in the deed
Information Required to Request
- Property street address, city, county, and state
- Tax Assessor's Parcel Number (APN / PIN)
- Owner or grantee name(s) if known
- Specific timeframe or deed type if requesting historical transfers
Examination Considerations
A Deed Search delivers the underlying conveyance instrument. It does not provide an encumbrance analysis or report on open mortgages and monetary liens.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deed Search
What types of deeds can be retrieved through a deed search?
General Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Grant Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, Bargain and Sale Deeds, Trustee's Deeds, Executor/Personal Representative Deeds, and Sheriff's Deeds.
Does a deed search include a copy of the actual recorded instrument?
Yes. A deed search delivers the recorded document containing official recorder stamps, book/page or instrument numbers, and complete legal description.
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