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Title Verification

Know who actually owns
the property.

Direct title searches across US counties surfacing ownership, liens, encumbrances, and chain of title in minutes. Built for closings, lenders, and PropTech platforms that can't afford a wire fraud.

50+

States Covered

3-5

Day Turnaround

100%

Comprehensive

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Title Verification verification
Comprehensive Property Verification

What We Verify

Complete title and property information from official records

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Current Ownership

Confirm who legally owns the property through deed records, title documents, and county recorder databases. Verify the seller or landlord actually owns what they're selling or renting.

Property Liens

Uncover all liens against the property including mortgage liens, tax liens, mechanic's liens, HOA liens, judgment liens, and UCC filings. Liens must be satisfied at closing.

Title Chain of Ownership

Review the complete chain of title showing all previous owners and transfers. Breaks in the chain or irregular transfers can indicate fraud, disputes, or title defects.

Encumbrances & Easements

Identify easements (utility, access, conservation), deed restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way that limit property use. These affect property value and usage rights.

Property Boundaries

Confirm legal property boundaries, lot size, and parcel descriptions match what's being represented. Boundary disputes are expensive and common.

Tax Assessment & Payment Status

Current property tax assessments, payment history, and outstanding tax obligations. Unpaid property taxes can result in tax liens or foreclosure.

Title Verification Process

Comprehensive search across county and tax records
Submit Property Information

Provide property address, legal description, or parcel number

Search County Records

Query county recorder offices and tax assessor databases

Compile Ownership & Liens

Gather deed information, liens, encumbrances, and title chain

Deliver Title Report

Complete report with ownership, liens, boundaries, and zoning

Why Title Verification Matters

Why Title Verification Is Essential

Protect yourself and your investments from hidden property defects

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Real Estate Purchases

Buyers need confidence the seller has clear title and legal authority to sell. Title verification uncovers defects before closing - when you can still walk away.

Mortgage Lending

Lenders require clear title before funding mortgages. Undiscovered liens can jeopardize first lien position. Title verification protects lender security interests.

Property Investments

Real estate investors need to know exactly what they're buying: ownership status, lien obligations, tax liabilities, and encumbrances.

Lease Transactions

Commercial tenants need to verify the landlord actually owns the property before signing long-term leases.

Estate Settlements

Heirs and executors need clear title verification during estate settlement. Probate disputes and unclear ownership create complications.

Property Due Diligence

Before accepting property as collateral, verify ownership, assess lien priority, and identify encumbrances affecting collateral value.

Extended Coverage

Additional Property Verification

Beyond basic title information

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Foreclosure Status

Active foreclosure proceedings, trustee sales, or foreclosure history. Properties in foreclosure have complex title issues and timeline constraints.

Zoning & Land Use

Current zoning classification and permitted land uses. Zoning violations or non-conforming uses create legal risks.

Property Boundaries

Confirm legal property boundaries and lot size match representations. Identify potential boundary encroachments.

Encumbrance Issues

Identify easements, deed restrictions, and covenants that limit property use or development potential.

Comprehensive Title Analysis

Title Issues We Uncover

Common title defects that derail transactions

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Ownership disputes

Competing ownership claims or unclear title

Outstanding liens

Mortgages, tax liens, mechanic's liens undisclosed by seller

Easement conflicts

Undisclosed easements limiting property use or access

Boundary encroachments

Structures crossing property lines or neighbor disputes

Zoning violations

Current use not conforming to zoning requirements

Tax delinquencies

Unpaid property taxes creating lien priority issues

Foreclosure actions

Active or pending foreclosure proceedings

Chain of title breaks

Missing or irregular transfers indicating fraud

Complete Property Details

Comprehensive Property Information

Beyond title verification, our reports include complete property data

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Legal & Assessment Data

Assessor parcel number (APN), legal description, property address, and current assessed value.

Physical Property Details

Square footage, lot size, year built, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, and property type.

Sales & Transfer History

Recent sales history, ownership transfer dates, and historical sales prices.

Timeline & Status

Ownership transfer dates, mortgage dates, lien filing dates, and current status.

Industry Applications

Use Cases Across Real Estate

Title verification is essential across real estate transactions and investments

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Residential Purchases

Homebuyers verify seller has clear title and legal authority to sell before closing.

Commercial Real Estate

Verify ownership and assess encumbrances affecting commercial property value and use.

Development Projects

Developers verify clean title, appropriate zoning, and absence of easements blocking construction.

Real Estate Investment

Investors assess ownership, lien obligations, tax liabilities before purchasing properties.

Mortgage Lending

Lenders verify clear title and assess lien priority before funding mortgages.

Lease Negotiations

Tenants verify landlord ownership and assess property encumbrances before long-term commitments.

Choose Your Verification Approach

Basic Title Search vs Comprehensive Verification

Different verification depths for different needs

Basic Title Search

  • Current ownership verification

  • Lien identification

  • Basic title chain review

  • 3-5 day turnaround

  • Standard report format

  • Cost-effective option

Comprehensive Title Verification

  • All basic search elements

  • Full chain of title review

  • Encumbrance & easement analysis

  • Boundary verification

  • Zoning & land use confirmation

  • Complete property assessment

Fast Processing

Quick Turnaround Times

Most searches complete quickly - rush processing available for time-sensitive transactions

Standard Processing

Most title searches complete within 3-5 business days depending on county complexity and data availability.

Rush Processing

Time-sensitive transactions need faster results. Rush processing available for expedited turnaround on urgent deals.

Jurisdiction Variations

Turnaround varies by jurisdiction complexity. Major metropolitan areas often process faster than rural counties.

Integration Into Your Workflows

Title Verification in Your Processes

Seamlessly integrate title verification into transaction workflows

Purchase Transactions

Verify seller has clear title and legal authority before finalizing real estate purchase.

Mortgage Underwriting

Verify clean title and assess lien position before funding mortgage loans.

Investment Analysis

Assess title quality, encumbrances, and tax status as part of investment due diligence.

Property Data Included in Reports

Complete Property Information

Property data included in every report beyond title verification

Property Data Included

  • Assessor parcel number (APN)

  • Legal property description

  • Property address and location

  • Square footage and lot size

  • Year built and property type

  • Number of bedrooms/bathrooms

  • Current assessed value

  • Recent sales history and prices

  • Ownership transfer dates

  • Current zoning classification

  • Permitted land uses

  • Tax payment status

Trusted & Certified

Built to meet the world's most demanding security and privacy standards.

SOC 2 Type II
SOC 2 Type II

Audited security controls for data protection

GDPR Compliant
GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with EU data privacy regulations

ISO 27001
ISO 27001

International standard for information security

DIACC Member
DIACC Member

Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada

Developer SDK

Ship Verification in Hours, Not Weeks

Our SDK gives you pre-built UI components, server-side libraries, and a sandbox environment so you can go from zero to live verification in a single sprint.

Read the DocsGet API Keys
verification.ts
import { DeepIDV } from '@deepidv/sdk';

const client = new DeepIDV({
  apiKey: process.env.DEEPIDV_API_KEY,
});

const verification = await client.verify({
  type: 'identity',
  checks: ['id-document', 'liveness', 'face-match'],
  webhookUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/webhooks',
});

// verification.url → send to your user
// verification.id → track the session

Client SDKs

Native SDKs for iOS, Android, and Web with drop-in UI components for ID capture, liveness, and document upload.

Server SDKs

Node.js, Python, and Go libraries to manage verifications, retrieve results, and configure workflows programmatically.

Sandbox Environment

Full-featured test environment with simulated ID documents, mock biometrics, and instant webhook delivery for rapid development.

Modular Architecture

Pick only the modules you need — ID verification, liveness, e-signatures, document management — and compose custom flows.

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Frequently asked questions

Every report includes current ownership, liens and encumbrances, title chain of ownership, easements and deed restrictions, boundary and parcel details, zoning classification and permitted land uses, tax assessment and payment status, and recent sales history.

Most title searches complete in 3-5 business days depending on county complexity and data availability. Rush processing is available for time-sensitive transactions, and major metropolitan counties typically process faster than rural ones.

deepidv covers all 50 U.S. states, querying county recorder offices and tax assessor databases across thousands of jurisdictions. Turnaround and data depth vary by county.

A basic title search covers current ownership, lien identification, and a basic title chain review. A comprehensive verification adds full chain-of-title review, encumbrance and easement analysis, boundary verification, zoning and land-use confirmation, and a complete property assessment.

Common issues we uncover include ownership disputes, outstanding liens, undisclosed easements, boundary encroachments, zoning violations, tax delinquencies, active or pending foreclosure actions, and breaks in the chain of title that can indicate fraud.

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