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Mortgage Glossary

Title Search

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

A title search is an examination of public records to confirm a property's legal ownership and identify any claims, liens, encumbrances, or defects that could affect the title. A title search is conducted before closing on a home purchase or refinance. Issues found during a title search must typically be resolved before the transaction can close.