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Washington property records are kept by the County Auditor, except King County's Recorder. Learn how to search, get certified copies, and check fraud alerts.
Virginia property records run through the Circuit Court Clerk, not a Recorder. Learn how to search, get certified copies, and use free VADeed Alert.
Vermont property records aren't filed by county. Learn which of the state's 247 town and city clerks to search for deeds, owners, and certified copies.
Utah property records are kept by each county's Recorder. Learn how to search for free, order certified copies, and use the Property Watch fraud alert.
Texas property records are handled by the County Clerk in each of 254 counties. Learn how to search for free, get certified copies, and avoid deed scams.
Tennessee property records are kept by each county's Register of Deeds. Learn how to search free online, get certified copies, and spot deed scams.
South Dakota's Register of Deeds fees are set by state law, but there's no statewide index. Learn how to search South Dakota property records and find an owner.
South Carolina splits recording between Register of Deeds and Clerk of Court by county. Learn how to search South Carolina property records and find an owner.
Rhode Island has no counties; 39 towns each run Land Evidence Records. Learn how to search Rhode Island property records and find a property's owner.
Pennsylvania property records run through 67 county Recorders of Deeds, some free and some paid. Here is how to find a property owner and the real costs.
Oregon property records span 36 county clerks with no statewide deed portal, but a free state GIS tool maps every parcel. Here is how to find a property owner.
Oklahoma property records span 77 county clerks, but OKCountyRecords.com covers 66 free. Learn how to find an owner and Oklahoma's new title-theft felony law.