Can I do my own title search?
The records in the Register of Deeds office are open for public inspection. However, unless you are familiar with how real estate records are organized and the procedures to perform a Grantor/Grantee and a Tract Index search, it is recommended to hire a title company to perform the search. Additionally, there may be documents on file with other county offices that may impact the property in which you are interested.

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1. Where do I obtain information and copies of Vital Records?
2. Will my marriage certificate show my new married name?
3. How do I change my deed so that it reflects my married name?
4. How do I transfer real estate property?
5. What help can the Register of Deeds office provide for drafting real estate documents?
6. Where can I find a real estate document checklist?
7. Where do I find information about real estate recording fees?
8. We recently paid off the mortgage on our home. When will we get a new deed showing that we no longer owe the bank anything?
9. I have been told I need to get a legal description of my property. Where may I obtain one?
10. What is Property Fraud Alert and how do I sign up?
11. I am considering purchasing a parcel of real estate. How can I find out what liens, if any, have been filed against it?
12. Can I do my own title search?
13. Can the Register of Deeds tell me if I have clear title?