How do you do a title search on a property in Pennsylvania?

To complete a title search in Pennsylvania, you can hire someone to complete the search, visit the courthouse of the county where the property is located, or visit the county assessor.

Can I sell my house without title deeds?

Without the original title deed you cannot pass transfer to a buyer. So if you sell your property, your conveyancing attorney will need the title deed from you (if your property is mortgaged and the bond not yet paid off and cancelled, the bank should be holding the title deed as security).

How do I find out who owns the mineral rights to my property?

Get your deed. If you do not already have a copy, then go to the county Recorder’s office and get a copy. Look to see if you were conveyed fee simple title to the property. If mineral rights are owned wholly or in part by someone else, then the deed should note that fact.

How do I verify a lot title?

There are five places you can go to if you want to verify the authenticity of property titles.

  1. Registry of Deeds.
  2. Municipal or City Assessor’s & Treasurer’s Offices.
  3. Land Registration Authority (LRA)
  4. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

How much does a title search cost in PA?

A title search is done to make sure that there are no outstanding debts or liens on the property, and to make sure that the property is, indeed, owned by the seller. This ranges from $300-600.

How long does a title search take in PA?

24 to 72 hours
Depending on the information you need, a title search in Pennsylvania can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. It may take a bit longer if you need a title search from a rural county, or if your search goes back 50-60 or more years.

Who keeps original title deeds?

The owner of an immovable property will only receive the original Title Deed once they have paid off the home in full. However, if there is a bond registered on the property, the bank keeps the Title Deed in their custody until the home loan is paid off.

Do title deeds prove ownership?

Title deeds are documents which prove ownership of land or property.

How do I know if my lot title is clean?

The Register of Deeds should be able to provide you a “Certified True Copy” of the title to ensure its authenticity. Request the seller of the property to give you a photocopy of the title since the Register of Deeds will need information such as the title number and the owner’s name.