Title search abstracts in minutes + intro to a licensed title agent.
Pull a title search abstract for any NYC property, compiled from ACRIS public records — chain of title, prior owners, mortgage history, recorded liens, and municipal exceptions — as a one-time Full Analysis report (from $15, vs $250+ for a traditional abstract), delivered in minutes. Outside NYC, recorded-instrument coverage is partial and the abstract says so per county. For the binding title insurance commitment, we introduce you to a licensed title agent in your state.
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How it works
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Search any address
Every property profile shows the owner of record and the last recorded sale free — the fastest way to confirm who holds title before you spend anything.
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Pull the title abstract
A one-time Full Analysis report compiles the recorded chain of title, deeds, mortgages, and liens from ACRIS / county land records into a downloadable diligence document — minutes, not days. Informational, not a binding commitment.
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Review municipal exceptions
The report flags open permits, violations, tax warrants, flood exposure, and easements of record — the "municipal exceptions" that surprise buyers at closing.
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Intro to a licensed title agent
When you're under contract, we introduce you to a state-licensed title agent who runs the binding commitment and issues the policy. RegWatch doesn't bill the buyer or seller for this intro, and we receive no fee or commission from the agent.
What's included
The abstract is a one-time report; the agent introduction is free — RegWatch takes no fee or commission. The title commitment is between you and the title agent.
FAQ
Is this a substitute for title insurance?
No. The abstract is informational — not an insured commitment. You'll still need a real title policy for closing; the abstract speeds that up by flagging issues early.
How far back does the ownership chain go?
Depends on the county's digitized records. NYC ACRIS goes back to 1966 reliably. NJ county clerks vary (some back to 1900s). CT land records vary by town.
What are "municipal exceptions"?
Open permits, unresolved violations, tax warrants, unpaid water bills — issues standard title searches sometimes miss but that can block your closing. We surface them explicitly.
What happens in non-disclosure states (TX, KS, ID etc.)?
Sale prices are redacted by law in these states, but ownership chain, tax warrants, and deed metadata are still available. We mark what's available per state clearly.
Who is the title underwriter partner?
We introduce you to a state-licensed title agent in your state. The specific agent and their underwriter are disclosed to you before any closing handoff.