Involuntary Lien Records & Documents

The Involuntary Liens & Docs Report is a specialized source of flexible research, designed to find personal liens on property owners and non-consensual property liens, in addition to Voluntary Liens. Rather than being a formal report, it operates like a powerful search engine where the entered name (individual or business) is the key. Unlike traditional involuntary liens reports that relied on structured database information, this report directly searches through officially recorded documents, offering a modern and comprehensive approach to uncovering lien-related records and documents.

Importance of Involuntary Liens

Understanding involuntary lien records is crucial because they can significantly impact property ownership and financial decisions. These liens are typically placed on a property without the owner's consent, often due to actions or inactions that result in a debt owed to a third party. The filing requirements and statutes of limitations for these liens vary by state law. By accessing this information, property buyers, investors, and legal professionals can avoid unexpected financial burdens and ensure that a property is free of undisclosed claims. Title searches, which examine official public records, are a key method for determining whether an owner's rights in real property are in good standing.

Contents of Involuntary Liens & Docs Report

This report is designed to find official documents where the provided name is mentioned, optimized for the following document types:

  • Personal Liens: State and Federal tax liens (including IRS liens), personal judgments, divorce, child support, bankruptcy.
  • Property Liens: Mechanic's or Construction liens, HOA (Homeowners Association) liens, City and County liens, foreclosures.
  • Lien Releases and several other public documents, such as Affidavits, Substitutions, Notices, Rescissions, and Amendments.

Liens & Docs reports include the provided search criteria and a list of matching documents. Each record features a relevant citation with the search terms highlighted for quick descriptive reference and includes the recording year, document type, and a link to instantly purchase the corresponding document copy.

Since this report is based on a keyword search with the owner's name, it may retrieve documents that include similar or matching parts of the name. As a result, the content of certain documents may differ from what is expected, or it may include unrelated documents with those names present in the text. Users should review all provided information carefully to ensure the document's relevance to their search.

  Please review the sample of an Involuntary Liens & Docs Report.

How Involuntary Liens Search Works

The Involuntary Liens & Docs Report cannot be searched in the traditional manner. Users must first generate a property report, either a Detailed Report or another core report type, by searching via address, owner name, or parcel number. Once the property report is obtained, the Liens & Docs search can be requested. The system automatically fills the current property owner's name(s) based on the generated report, allowing users to select from these names or enter a different name if desired. Optionally, users can specify the document recording year as before, after, or between certain years for a targeted search. For a more precise outcome, especially with common individual names, we recommend including the middle name or other unique identifiers. For businesses, entering the complete official business name is advisable.

All related types of Document Images, except deeds and mortgages (since these are considered Voluntary Liens), may be available from Involuntary Liens & Docs Reports.

Availability and Pricing

The Involuntary Liens & Docs Report is available in all areas where Document Images are offered. Our State/County Coverage page is continuously updated to reflect the most current coverage.

The search outcome may consist of multiple pages, with each generated page containing up to 50 records and treated as a separate report. This report is offered as a supplemental purchase to already obtained property reports and is available through all of our Subscription Plans. The pricing for Liens & Docs reports and document copies varies depending on the subscription level.

 Property reports do not represent the condition of the title and may not include all recorded information. Property records are in the public domain and maintained by government establishments such as the county recorder and the local tax assessor's office. Not all data may be available in all counties or on every real property.