Property Title Searches in Virginia (VA)
Virginia is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Its population is nearly 8.7 million, with 35% residing in the Greater Washington metropolitan area. Virginia’s most populous city is Virginia Beach, and its capital is Richmond.
The ABCs of Property Title Search in Virginia
Multiple places need to be searched when conducting a property title search in Virginia.
- Assessor: owner, parcel number, legal description, assessed values
- County Tax Collector: tax status (taxes are collected in halves)
- City Tax Collector: some properties may have city taxes in addition to the county taxes
- Register of Deeds: recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, assignments, modifications, judgments, liens, etc.
- Civil Court Search: court cases including foreclosure cases
The Cost of Title Searches in Virginia
Type of Search |
Cost |
---|---|
O&E Report (Residential) |
$87.95 |
Two Owner Search (Residential) |
$137.95 |
30-Year Search (Residential) |
$175.00 |
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.
The Consequences of Not Conducting a Property Title Search
Judgments and liens are claims for unpaid debts. Some debts can even attach to the property. Debt that attaches to the property can remain even after the property is sold. In these cases, it becomes the new owner’s responsibility to pay off these liens, even though they didn’t initially incur them.
Benefits of Hiring a Title Company in Virginia
Hiring a title company to conduct a title search will identify potential issues which may sway the decision to invest in the property. A title search will list potential defects, uncover outstanding liens and bring to light any clouds on the title.
Frequently Asked Questions
from Customers in Virginia
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