Run a Title Search on Any California Property
Find out who owns a California property, what is recorded against it, and how title passed to today’s owner. Order online from a San Jose Registered Legal Document Assistant and get your PDF by email, typically the same business day.
Which California title report do I need?
Start with the question you need answered. Every report below covers property in any of California’s 58 counties and is emailed as a PDF, typically the same business day.
| Your question | Report | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who owns this California property? | Property & Vesting Profile | $75 | Order → |
| What mortgages are recorded against it? | Property Lien Report | $95 | Order → |
| Who owns it and what is owed? | Full Owner & Lien Report | $175 | Order → |
| How did ownership pass over the years? | Chain of Title Report | $225 | Order → |
| I want everything in one report. | Expanded Title Search (O&E) | $375 | Order → |
| I just need one recorded deed. | Deed Copy | $30 | Order → |
Property outside California? The same reports are available for property in any U.S. state. See nationwide title searches.
Every California report and price
Deed Copy
One recorded California document as a PDF copy.
Property & Vesting Profile
Owner, vesting, legal description, and 1 current vesting deed copy only.
Property Lien Report
Open mortgages and deeds of trust, lien position, and foreclosure status.
Full Owner & Lien Report
The vesting profile and the lien report combined.
Chain of Title Report
Recorded transfer history with copies of up to 6 deeds.
Expanded Title Search (O&E)
Chain of title, up to 6 deeds, mortgages, foreclosure and property tax status.
Legal & Vesting Report
Manually keyed legal description with the recorded vesting deeds.
Two-Owner O&E Report
Current and prior owner periods, for foreclosure and REO purchases.
Property Tax Status Report
Current taxes, installments, and delinquencies where reported.
HOA Lien & Contact Report
Recorded HOA lien activity and association contacts.
Building Permit History
Permits on file where the city or county reports them.
County Record Retrieval
A recorded document not in our data platform, plus county fees, quoted first.
Add-ons: additional recorded document $35 each · foreclosure status check $35 · property valuation by comparable sales $25 · assessor parcel map $15 · PACE lien report $45 · property name search $20. A few rural California counties cannot be searched online for the Two-Owner O&E Report; the order form shows this the moment you select the county. Order often? Partner accounts save up to 15 percent.
What California title reports do not include
TruPoint reports are property-based compilations of recorded records from all 58 California counties. They do not include federal or state tax liens, court judgments, or bankruptcies filed against an owner by name, or debts held by a city such as code violations. HOA liens are available only in the separate HOA Lien and Contact Report.
Every report is uninsured. It is not title insurance or a preliminary title report, and no one insures or guarantees title based on it. For insured title, a California title company issues a policy.
Property in Nevada? Nevada reports are prepared by our Nevada company, TruPoint LLC, for all 17 Nevada counties: Nevada property title reports, from $30. TruPoint LLC is not an attorney in the State of Nevada and cannot give legal advice.
Order a California report in about 3 minutes
Tap your reports
On the order page, tap each report you need.
Pick the county
Select California and your county, then enter the address or parcel number.
Sign and pay
Review the agreement and pay securely by card through Square.
Get your PDF
Reports are emailed, typically the same business day.
The report finds it. We prepare and record the fix.
This is what a title company will not do for you. As a Registered Legal Document Assistant in Santa Clara County, TruPoint prepares and e-records the California documents you direct:
- Deceased owner still on title: affidavit of death, $325
- Private loan paid off but never released: substitution of trustee and reconveyance, $500
- Ex-spouse still on title: divorce transfer deed
- Misspelled or incorrect name: correction deed
- Home not in your living trust: trust transfer deed, $325
- Adding or removing a family member: quitclaim deed, $325
Own California property but live in another state? See how out-of-state owners sign and record without traveling.
16 questions about California title searches
How do I do a title search on a California property?
Order the report that answers your question: the Property and Vesting Profile for who owns it, the Property Lien Report for recorded mortgages, the Chain of Title Report for ownership history, or the Expanded Title Search for everything in one PDF. Select California and your county on the order form.
How much does a title search cost in California?
Reports start at $30 for a deed copy. The Property and Vesting Profile is $75, the Property Lien Report $95, the Full Owner and Lien Report $175, the Chain of Title Report $225, and the Expanded Title Search $375 in California counties.
Do you cover all 58 California counties?
Yes. Reports are available for property in every California county, including Santa Clara, Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Fresno, and Monterey. A few rural counties cannot be searched online for the Two-Owner O&E Report, and the order form shows that when you select the county.
How fast will I receive my California report?
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.
Is this the same as a preliminary title report?
No. A preliminary title report is issued by a California title insurance company as an offer to insure. TruPoint reports are uninsured compilations of recorded records, and no one insures or guarantees title based on them.
Do California reports include tax liens or judgments against the owner?
No. The reports are property-based. Federal or state tax liens, court judgments, and bankruptcies filed against an owner by name are not included in any TruPoint report.
Do the reports show California property taxes?
The Property Tax Status Report, at $65, shows current taxes, installments, and delinquencies where the county reports them. The Expanded Title Search includes property tax status, and the Property Lien Report shows assessor tax installment status where reported.
How far back do California property records go?
It depends on the county. Reports reflect the recorded and indexed records available in our property data platform for that county, which in many California counties reach back several decades.
Can I search California property records myself at the county?
You can. County recorder indexes are usually organized by name rather than address, and each copy is charged separately. A report compiles the owner, recorded transfers, and mortgages for one parcel into a single PDF.
Do I need the assessor parcel number to order?
No. The county and a full property address are enough for most reports. For vacant land, a new subdivision, or a condominium unit, add the parcel number if you have it so the correct parcel is identified.
A parent died. How do I check whether the California house is still in their name?
Order the Property and Vesting Profile, at $75, to see who is on title and how it is held. If a deceased joint tenant or trustee is still listed, TruPoint can prepare the affidavit of death you direct for $325.
The report shows a loan I already paid off. What now?
A paid-off loan still appears when a reconveyance was never recorded. The lender or loan servicer is usually responsible for recording it. When the lender is a private party, TruPoint prepares a substitution of trustee and full reconveyance for $500.
Can I order a report for property outside California?
Yes. The same reports are available for property in any U.S. state at the same published prices for reports that are not priced by county. See the nationwide title search page for details.
Do California investors and lenders get a discount?
Yes. Investors, wholesalers, private lenders, realtors, attorneys, and property managers who order regularly can apply for a partner account and save up to 15 percent on published report prices.
What happens if the report shows a problem with California title?
TruPoint does not interpret records or give legal advice, but as a Registered Legal Document Assistant it prepares and records the California deeds, affidavits, and reconveyances you direct. For what a record means for your rights, consult a title company or California attorney.
How do I order and pay?
On the order page, tap your reports, select California and your 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.
Know what is on your California title before it costs you
Owner, liens, chain of title, and O&E reports for all 58 counties. From $30, 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.