Commercial Full State Statute Search

What is a Commercial Full State Statute Search?

A Commercial Full State Statute Report is a search of all records recorded during the subject state's statute that affect a commercial property. Examples of commercial properties include farm land, garages, office buildings, hospitals, condominium buildings, hotels, malls, retail stores and warehouses. The easiest way to identify if the property is residential or commercial is by looking up the property address in the county’s assessment records and seeing how it is zoned. Common state statutes are 30 years, 40 years and 50 years, but they vary.

What is included in a Commercial Full State Statute Search?

All documents filed within the state statute period are provided including:

Deed chain
Open mortgages and all associated documents
Judgments against the property and owners
Liens against the property and owners
Tax status and assessment values
Leases, Easements, Rights of Way, Agreements, Restrictions and Amendments
Recorded maps

Understanding the purpose of a title search helps you recognize why these documents are important in verifying the legal standing of a commercial property and ensuring there are no hidden encumbrances or legal issues tied to it.

Additional state specific searches are performed including:

New York’s ECB and DOB Searches
New Jersey’s Upper Court Judgment Search
Pennsylvania’s Child Support and Prothonotary Searches
Miami Dade, Florida’s Code Violation Search
Maryland’s Department of Wills Search

Can I order a Commercial Full State Statute Search online?

Commercial State Statute Searches require special placement. Please contact our offices via phone or email to place an order.

How is the report delivered?

The report is delivered in PDF format and includes an easy-to-read summary sheet along with pertinent pages of all documents that were found during the scope of the search. Customization of the final report is also available. If preferred, information can be returned via API or spreadsheet.