Chain of Title Report for Any U.S. Property
See every recorded transfer that led to today’s owner, with PDF copies of every deed the county has indexed, up to 40 years back. 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 every recorded deed in the chain.
The report covers up to 40 years, as far back as the county has indexed its records, 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 | Every indexed deed in the chain, up to 40 years back, included in the $225 |
| 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 every recorded deed in the chain, as far back as the county has indexed, up to 40 years
- 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
- Deeds recorded more than 40 years ago, or not indexed by the county
- 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
Up to 40 years of recorded transfers, with PDF copies of every indexed deed.
Expanded Title Search (O&E)
Chain of title plus open mortgages, owner judgments and liens, 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
Everything in the Expanded Title Search, plus the prior owner period. 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.
15 questions about chain of title reports
What do I get in a chain of title report?
The owner of record, vesting, and legal description; a summary of each recorded transfer with grantor, grantee, deed type, recording date, document number, and transfer tax; and PDF copies of every recorded deed in the chain the county has indexed, up to 40 years back. $225, emailed as one PDF.
How much does a chain of title report cost?
The Chain of Title Report is $225 in every county, and every indexed deed copy within 40 years is included at no extra charge. 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 will my chain of title report go?
Up to 40 years before the search date, as far back as the county has recorded and indexed its records. Deeds recorded more than 40 years ago are not included. If you need an older recorded document, a County Record Retrieval is $95 per document plus county fees, quoted before processing.
Are all the deed copies included in the $225?
Yes. Every recorded deed in the chain within 40 years that the county has indexed is included as a PDF, with no per-deed charge. Other recorded documents, such as deeds of trust or releases, 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.
Will the report show liens, or do I need a second report?
The Chain of Title Report covers recorded transfers of ownership, not liens. For open mortgages and foreclosure status, add the Property Lien Report for $95, or order the Expanded Title Search, from $375, which includes the chain of title, liens, and tax status in one PDF.
Do I need to own the property to order a chain of title report?
No. The report is compiled from public records, so buyers, heirs, attorneys, investors, and neighbors can order one on any property for a lawful purpose. You confirm the permitted use when you order.
Can my attorney use the report in a quiet title lawsuit?
Attorneys often order it as a starting point for title 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.
My report shows 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.
Do you offer a legal and vesting report?
Yes. The Legal and Vesting Report provides a manually keyed legal description with the recorded deeds showing current vesting. It is $125 or $155 depending on the county, and it is offered in counties with online record search.
Should I order a chain of title or an O&E report?
Order the Chain of Title Report, $225, when you need the ownership history and deed copies. Order the Expanded Title Search (O&E), from $375, when you also need open mortgages, judgments and liens against the owner, and property tax status in the same PDF. You choose the report.
Can I use a chain of title report instead of title insurance?
No. It is an uninsured compilation of property records, not title insurance, a preliminary title report, or a litigation guarantee. It is the low-cost way to see the recorded history; when a sale or loan needs insured title, a title company issues the policy.
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 and deed copy, up to 40 years back, 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.
