How far back will a title search go?

That depends. There is no straight answer, other than: A title search should go back as far as your needs dictate. 

A common title search called a Current Owner Search will go back to the most recent property transfer recording date. But in some cases, per the law or some requirement, you may need to request a Chain of Title (aka Title Chain) back to a specific date or number of decades. Common chain of title dates are 1980 and 1940, and common decades are 30, 40, 50, and 60 years back from current. 

Our certified title abstractors can research as far back into the land records as you need. Our Basic and Expanded Current Owner title search go back to when the current owner received the property per the date of the transfer recording (i.e. from the current deed forward). We can also research specific time frames, if you need to go back 10, 30, 50, or even 100 years, upon request. If you require additional research, contact us so we can understand your specific requirements. 

To get more answers and a quote for property title search, call 1-877-848-5337.

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