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How to Obtain a Property Title

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Sarah Davis
Sarah Davis
Feb 9, 2011
2 minute read
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Contact your local tax assessor office for property information.

A property title is a document that shows such information as he name of the owner, purchase price, date of the purchase and brief description of the property. Every property owner should have a copy of her property title. If you do not have this document and need to know where to find it, all of the property records are public information and can be found at your local tax assessor's office.

Step 1

Visit your local tax assessor's office.

Step 2

Use property maps in the tax assessor's office to help you find the parcel number to your property. The maps should be located on a counter in the office. You will need your property's tax parcel number to obtain a property title. Write the parcel number down.

Step 3

Walk up to the service desk and let the person behind the desk know that you are there to obtain a copy of your property title. You will need to give the tax parcel number and pay a small fee, but you will receive a copy of the property title before you leave.

Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis has been a culinologist since 1998. She has worked in the offices and labs of Burger King, Tyson Foods and Cargill developing and writing recipes. She currently owns WISH Events in Atlanta. She and her husband also buy homes to…

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