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AFX Research Title Search & Abstracting Services

AFX Research provides a comprehensive suite of title search products and abstracting services nationwide, covering all 3,200+ counties. Our on-the-ground researchers ensure accurate and timely property searches, even in the most challenging locations. Whether you need standard title reports or customized title research services, AFX Research delivers high-quality results tailored to your specific requirements. Our title research ensures that you have peace of mind when conducting a real estate transaction.

Title Search Products

At AFX Research, we provide thorough land records reporting, including Current Owner Searches to verify ownership and encumbrances, Chain of Title Reports to trace ownership history, and Environmental Lien Reports to identify environmental claims or liabilities. With fast turnaround times and nationwide coverage, we ensure accurate and reliable title research for your real estate needs.

An easement search identifies property easements over a specified period, ensuring awareness of any rights of way or land use restrictions. Easements can significantly affect the property’s usage and value. Each search includes:

  • Certified title abstractor
  • Guaranteed title abstract
  • Abstracted easements
  • Recording dates, books, and pages

A chain of title search tracks property ownership over a specified period, identifying all property transfers. Title research is crucial for ensuring that no tax liens, legal disputes, or other interests in the property affect the property’s value or marketability. The search results are provided in chronological order, ensuring a clear and comprehensive history. The report includes:

  • Certified title abstractor
  • Guaranteed title abstract
  • Abstracted deed chain
  • Ownership details
  • Recording dates, books, and pages
  • Copy of the current deed

A mineral rights search investigates property records for the separation, granting, or leasing of subsurface mineral rights. Knowing the status of mineral rights is critical when purchasing property deeds. The report includes:

  • Certified title abstractor
  • Guaranteed title abstract
  • Abstracted mineral rights records
  • Recording dates, books, and pages

SBA Title Search: Meets SBA loan requirements by identifying property tax status, current deeds, SBA-recorded mortgages, and lien searches.

Mortgage Assignment Chain: Tracks open mortgages and their ownership transfers between financial institutions.

A full title search provides an in-depth review of a property over a specified period (10-50 years), including tax records, property transfers, and encumbrances. This process is essential before purchasing title insurance to protect against hidden title defects. Each search includes:

  • Certified title abstractor
  • Guaranteed title abstract
  • Abstracted deed chain
  • Abstracted mortgages, liens, judgments, and leases
  • Recording dates, books, and pages
  • Property tax status

AFX Research provides efficient retrieval services for:

  • Current Deed Retrieval: Accesses the most recently recorded owner transfer deed.
  • Document Retrieval: Obtains scanned copies of specific recorded legal documents such as liens, judgments, mortgages, leases, and plat maps.

Custom Title Searches & Reports

For specialized research needs beyond traditional title abstracting, AFX Research offers custom search solutions. Our extensive experience allows us to conduct tailored property records searches for residential and commercial due diligence. Working with a real estate agent or title insurance provider ensures a smooth closing process with minimal closing costs.

For assistance, contact AFX Research at 1-877-848-5337 or visit our website to submit a custom search request. Our team is available Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Pacific Time.

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Nationwide Coverage & Most Respected Expertise

Whether at an abstract & title company, a mortgage lender, or any real estate agent, our line of services in Abstract and Title ensures very correct and up-to-date information. Our reports have been used in thousands of real estate transactions across the country, guiding clients through informed decisions on property interests, property taxes, and possible title issues before closing. AFX Research's abstracts of title and title search services make the process smooth and secure for anyone needing thorough, accurate property title information.

We offer title search and abstracting services beyond ownership history. From complex mineral title abstracts and research for title insurance to the provision of an abstract of title in court cases, our group of certified title abstractors applies experience to provide detailed identification of potential issues impacting one's capability to close.

Why Choose AFX Research?

Certified Title Search: We are supported by a team of certified abstractors and title abstractors specialized in detailed title searches. Our findings will all be done in accordance with the standards of the industry so you can rest assured with each transaction.

Comprehensive Research: The services will not be limited to an abstract of title but include detailed property title searches. Examine public property records for outstanding tax liens, mechanics liens, and other encumbrances against the property.

Expertise in Title & Abstract: Whether you need a title search report or an extended abstract of title, AFX Research is uniquely qualified to provide the most accurate data. Our staff is ready for any level of difficulty regarding title issues that may arise with any given real estate transaction.

Fast Turnaround & Nationwide Coverage: We certainly understand that the world of real estate has to move now. Our commitment to fast and accurate title searching and abstracting in all the United States is our guarantee for confidence in proceeding.