Chain of Title Report for Any U.S. Property
See every recorded transfer that led to today’s owner, with PDF copies of up to 6 deeds. Order online for $225 and get your report by email, typically the same business day.
What is a chain of title report?
A chain of title report lists the recorded transfers of a property in order, showing how ownership passed to the current owner. The TruPoint Chain of Title Report, at $225 in any U.S. county, includes the owner of record, vesting, and legal description, a summary of each recorded transfer, and PDF copies of up to 6 recorded deeds.
History goes back as far as the county records in our property data platform extend, which varies by county. It is not a lien search; for mortgages and tax status, see the Expanded Title Search.
| Price | $225 in every county |
|---|---|
| Deed copies | Up to 6 included; more than 6 quoted before processing |
| Delivery | Emailed PDF, typically the same business day for orders by 4:30 p.m. Pacific |
| History depth | Varies by county; as far as county records extend |
| Not included | Mortgages, liens, judgments, and property tax status |
| Insurance | Uninsured; not title insurance or a litigation guarantee |
Exactly what the chain of title report includes
Included
- Owner of record, vesting, parcel number, and legal description
- Summary of each recorded transfer: grantor, grantee, deed type, recording date, document number, and transfer tax
- PDF copies of up to 6 recorded deeds in the chain
- Deeds of trust, assignments, and reconveyances listed where indexed
- Coverage for property in any U.S. county
Not included
- A lien or judgment search
- Property tax status
- More than 6 deed copies (quoted before processing)
- An opinion on whether the chain is complete or title is clear
- Title insurance or a litigation guarantee
Chain of title, or more?
Property & Vesting Profile
Current owner and vesting with 1 copy of the current vesting deed only.
Chain of Title Report
Recorded transfer history with PDF copies of up to 6 deeds.
Expanded Title Search (O&E)
Chain of title plus open mortgages, foreclosure and tax status. Price depends on the county.
Legal & Vesting Report
A manually keyed legal description with the vesting deeds. $125 or $155 by county.
Two-Owner O&E Report
Manually researched current and prior owner periods. Price depends on the county.
Additional Deed Copy
Each extra recorded document, such as a prior deed, deed of trust, or release.
Order a chain of title in about 3 minutes
Tap the report
On the order page, tap Chain of Title Report.
Pick state and county
Select where the property is and enter the address or parcel number.
Sign and pay
Add any other reports and pay securely by card through Square.
Get your PDF
Your report is emailed, typically the same business day.
Order often? Attorneys, investors, and realtors can apply for a partner account and save up to 15 percent on every report.
The chain shows it. We can prepare the deed for California property.
When the recorded history shows a California deed that needs updating, TruPoint prepares and records the document you direct as a Registered Legal Document Assistant:
- Misspelled name or incorrect legal description: correction deed
- Deceased joint tenant or trustee on title: affidavit of death, $325
- Home never moved into the trust: trust transfer deed, $325
- Adding or removing a family member: quitclaim deed, $325
For property in other states, take your report to a local title company or attorney.
16 questions about chain of title reports
What is a chain of title report?
A chain of title report lists the recorded transfers of a property in order, showing how ownership passed to the current owner. The TruPoint report includes the owner of record, vesting, legal description, a summary of each recorded transfer, and PDF copies of up to 6 deeds.
How much does a chain of title report cost?
The Chain of Title Report is $225 in every county. It includes up to 6 deed copies, and additional copies are quoted before processing. The Expanded Title Search, which adds mortgages and tax status, starts at $375 depending on the county.
Can you run a chain of title on property in any state?
Yes. The Chain of Title Report is available for property in any county in any U.S. state at the same $225 price. Select the state and county on the order form and enter the property address.
How far back does a chain of title go?
It depends on the county. The report goes back as far as the county records available in our property data platform extend, which in many counties means several decades. It reflects what the county has recorded and indexed.
How many deed copies are included?
The report includes PDF copies of up to 6 recorded deeds in the chain. If the chain has more than 6 deeds, we email you a quote for the additional copies before processing. Other recorded documents are $35 each.
How fast will I receive my chain of title report?
Chain of title reports are emailed as a PDF, typically the same business day for orders placed by 4:30 p.m. Pacific, Monday through Friday, once payment and the property details are received.
Does a chain of title report show liens?
No. The Chain of Title Report covers recorded transfers of ownership. For open mortgages and foreclosure status, order the Property Lien Report for $95, or the Expanded Title Search, from $375, which also includes tax status.
What is a gap in the chain of title?
A gap is a missing link, such as a person who conveys property without an earlier recorded deed giving them title. TruPoint compiles recorded transfers but does not analyze whether a chain is complete. Questions about gaps belong with a title company or attorney.
Who orders a chain of title report?
Attorneys researching title matters, heirs tracing how a parent acquired property, buyers of land or older homes, and owners correcting a past deed error commonly order one. You choose the report, and TruPoint does not give legal advice about what the records mean.
Can a chain of title report be used in a quiet title lawsuit?
Attorneys often use it as a starting point for research. It is an uninsured compilation of property records, not a litigation guarantee or a title examination, so your attorney decides whether additional title work is needed for court.
I found an error in an old deed. Can you correct it?
For California property, TruPoint can prepare the correction deed you direct and record it with the county. When the error involves a dispute or needs a court order, or the property is in another state, consult a local attorney.
What is a Legal and Vesting Report?
A Legal and Vesting Report, from $125, provides a manually keyed legal description with the recorded deeds showing current vesting. The price is $125 or $155 depending on the county, and it is offered in counties with online record search.
What is the difference between a chain of title and an O&E report?
A chain of title report traces recorded transfers of ownership. The Expanded Title Search, an O&E report from $375, combines the chain of title with open mortgages, foreclosure status, and property tax status.
Is a chain of title report the same as title insurance?
No. It is an uninsured compilation of property records. It is not title insurance, a preliminary title report, or a litigation guarantee, and no one insures or guarantees title based on it.
Do professionals get a discount on chain of title reports?
Yes. Attorneys, investors, wholesalers, private lenders, realtors, and property managers who order regularly can apply for a partner account and save up to 15 percent on published report prices.
How do I order a chain of title report?
On the order page, tap Chain of Title Report, select the property state and county, enter the property details, review and sign the agreement, and pay by card through Square. Your PDF is emailed, typically the same business day.
See the full history of any property title
Every recorded transfer with up to 6 deed copies, for any U.S. county. $225, emailed as a PDF, typically the same day.
TruPoint Legal LLC, 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123. Reports are uninsured compilations of property records and are not title insurance or preliminary title reports. TruPoint Legal is a Registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA #268, Santa Clara County), is not a law firm, and does not give legal advice.
