Title services
Searches and reports
For attorneys, lenders, trustees and anyone who needs to know what’s recorded against a California property or person.
Title searches
| Report | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Full title search | The full chain of title and everything recorded against the property. |
| Short-period search | A search covering a set recent period, for when the earlier history is already known. |
| Deed chain | The recorded deeds that passed title from owner to owner. |
Liens and filings
| Report | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Judgment and lien search | Recorded judgments, tax liens and other liens against a person or property. |
| Open mortgage search | Deeds of trust that haven’t been reconveyed. |
| Bankruptcy search | Bankruptcy filings that may affect the owner or the property. |
| Foreclosure search | Notices of default and trustee’s sale filings. |
Guarantees and limited policies
| Report | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Litigation guarantee | A report of the parties to name in a lawsuit involving real property, with limited liability. |
| Parcel and subdivision map guarantees | For lot splits and new subdivisions. |
| Short form policies | A condensed lender’s policy form for qualifying loans. |
Not sure which report fits? Tell us what you’re trying to find out and we’ll suggest one. We can’t give legal advice about what a report means for your case.