Parcel & Lien Records

Search available property lien records by address

Look for recorded liens and claims connected with a U.S. property, including mortgages, tax liens, judgment liens, and mechanic’s liens where available.

Mortgage and deed-of-trust records
Tax and judgment liens
Mechanic’s and HOA liens
Recording dates and named parties

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What a property lien is

A lien is a legal claim against a property that secures a debt. It gives the lienholder a right to be satisfied from the property if the debt is not settled, and it generally has to be cleared before the property can change hands with clear title. Liens are recorded with the county so that anyone dealing with the property has notice of them.

Common types of property liens

Voluntary liens, like a mortgage, are agreed to by the owner. Involuntary liens, like a tax or judgment lien, are placed by law or by a court.

Mortgages and deeds of trust securing a home loan
Tax liens for unresolved property or other taxes
Judgment liens created when a court judgment is recorded
Mechanic’s liens filed by contractors or suppliers
HOA liens for unresolved association dues

Reading lien records

A recorded lien is not always an active one. When a debt is settled, a release or satisfaction should be recorded, but releases can be late or missing. Liens are also ranked by priority, which decides who is satisfied first. Those questions need a title professional; a lien search shows available recorded claims as a starting point.

Questions

Before you search

Is a lien search the same as a title search?: No. A title search is a professional examination of the full chain of title and every recorded claim, used for closings. This report organizes available lien records and does not determine whether a lien is still enforceable.
How do I know if a lien has been released?: Look for a recorded release, satisfaction, or reconveyance document. If none is on file, contact the lienholder or the county recorder.
Can a lien be recorded without the owner knowing?: Some liens, such as judgment and mechanic’s liens, can be recorded without the owner’s direct involvement, which is one reason owners check the records for their own property.
Will every lien appear?: No. Recording and indexing practices vary by county, and some claims are not tied to a parcel in a way that makes them easy to match to an address.