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A focused examination of Nassau County land records covering the current owner's chain of title, used when a full multi-decade search is not required.
Nassau County Short Title Search
A Short Title Search covers a shorter period of Nassau County's public land records, typically limited to the current owner's chain of title. It is used when a full multi-decade search is not required by the lender, underwriter, or transaction type.
The search identifies current ownership, open mortgages, and encumbrances recorded during the current owner's period of ownership. It is delivered as a professionally prepared abstract in PDF format.
Short Title Searches are most commonly ordered for refinance transactions, where the lender requires a search limited to the current owner's period of ownership rather than a full 40-year examination. They are also frequently requested for REO and bank-owned properties, certain portfolio lender products, and situations where a prior abstract is on file and only a shorter examination is needed to satisfy underwriting requirements.
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What's Included
Every Short Title Search includes a professionally prepared abstract of the following records for the current owner's period of ownership.
Current Owner Chain of Title
Includes the last deed of record and copies of all deeds back to an insured transaction
Open Mortgages
Open mortgages, modifications, and assignments recorded during the search period
Judgments and Liens
Judgments, lis pendens, mechanics liens, and tax liens within the search period
How It Works
Placing an order is straightforward. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
Place Your Order
Contact us by phone, email, or through our contact form. Provide the property address, Nassau County section, block, and lot number, and confirm any prior abstract on file.
We Search the Records
Our title examiner researches the Nassau County Clerk's official land records for the applicable period and identifies all recorded instruments.
Receive Your Abstract
Your completed abstract is delivered by email in PDF format, typically within a few business days. Rush turnaround is available upon request.
Related Services
Frequently ordered alongside or as an alternative to a Short Title Search.
Full Title Search
A comprehensive examination of Nassau County public land records tracing the complete chain of title for a minimum of 40 years.
Open Mortgage Search
Identifies all open mortgages, modifications, and assignments currently recorded against a Nassau County property.
Title Search Update
Brings a previously completed title search forward to the current effective date, capturing all newly recorded instruments.