Property Title Searches in Alabama (AL)
Alabama is the 30th largest state by area, and the 24th most populous. Alabama is referred to as the Yellowhammer State after its state bird. It is known for its iron and steel natural resources and Southern hospitality. Alabama has a population of nearly five million residents. Its capital is Montgomery, and major cities include Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville.
Introducing the Concept of a Title Search
The purpose of a title search is to determine the lawful owner of the property, as well as identify any outstanding debts that are tied to the property such as mortgages, taxes, and liens.
The Cost of Title Searches in Alabama
Type of Search |
Cost |
---|---|
O&E Report (Residential) |
$105.95 |
Two Owner Search (Residential) |
$149.95 |
30-Year Search (Residential) |
$195.00 |
Title Update |
$40.00 |
Deed Search |
$35.00 |
Commercial O&E Report |
$250.00 |
Price depends on the county; lowest price shown. Prices are subject to change.
Laying the Foundation: The Importance of a Title Search in Alabama
If you’re purchasing a property, it’s important to know of any outstanding debt since delinquent taxes and certain liens such as municipal liens will stay with the property even after the sale and become your responsibility. The title search will also outline potential title issues, as well as ensure the seller has the legal right to sell the property.
The Step-by-Step Process of a Title Search:
- Locate the real estate on the assessor’s page and obtain the assessed value, parcel number and other pertinent information.
- Review the tax status from the county tax collector to determine if the taxes are paid, due or delinquent.
- Search the owner and property through the county recorder’s property records to find applicable deeds, open mortgages, mortgage associated documents, judgments, liens, foreclosure cases, as well as any other documents that are relevent to the title.
Alabama Counties Served
Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Butler, Calhoun, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Clay, Cleburne, Coffee, Colbert, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Cullman, Dale, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Escambia, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Lowndes, Macon, Madison, Marengo, Marion, Marshall, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Washington, Wilcox, and Winston.
Frequently Asked Questions
From Customers in Alabama
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Testimonials
“They were great! Was quick & easy to work with them. Completed the search in a county that didn’t have electronic reporting in less than the promised times & during the Christmas holidays when everyone else was telling me it would take 2-3 weeks to complete they did it in 2 days. Thank you.”
“Easy, Quick & inexpensive.”
“Very pleased with thoroughness of the reports.”