Step by step
- Find the county the property is in.
- Search "[county name] assessor property search" or "[county] recorder of deeds" and use the official .gov site.
- Search by address or parcel number. Assessor records show the owner of record and mailing address for tax bills; the recorder has the deed and mortgage documents.
- If the owner is an LLC or trust, search the LLC in the state's Secretary of State registry for its registered agent and, in some states, managers.
Then look up the owner
Private search. Nobody is notified.
Common uses
- Confirming a landlord actually owns the rental (guide).
- Contacting the owner of a vacant or damaged property next door.
- Checking a seller before a private sale.
Limits
Some states shield the addresses of judges, police and domestic violence survivors (address confidentiality programs). Do not use ownership information to harass anyone.