Title Search & Examination Services Florida

What Is a Title Search?

The Foundation of Every Closing

A title search is a thorough review of all public records related to a property — going back 30+ years — to verify the seller has legal ownership and identify any outstanding claims, restrictions, or defects that could affect the title.

Without a proper title search, buyers can unknowingly inherit unpaid mortgages, tax liens, contractor judgments, or boundary disputes. Atlantic Title Firm's licensed examiners leave no record unturned.

30yr

Title Search Depth

48hr

Standard Turnaround

Florida Counties Covered

5★

Average Client Rating

Our Process

How Your Title Search Works

Place Your Order

Submit the property address, legal description, and any known ownership details. We open the search and assign an examiner immediately.

Public Records Review

Our examiner searches the county clerk's records, tax rolls, court judgments, UCC filings, and more — tracing the full chain of title.

Examination & Report

We analyze all findings, identify any issues, and prepare a detailed title commitment report outlining what needs to be resolved before closing.

Clear to Close

Once all requirements are met, we issue the title insurance policy and your transaction is ready to close. We handle the full closing if needed.

Common Questions

Title Search FAQ

What is a Florida title search?

A title search is a comprehensive examination of the public records affecting a parcel of Florida real estate. We trace the chain of title back to root, identify every recorded instrument — deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, judgments, easements, restrictions — and report exactly what stands of record against the property as of the certification date.

How long does a Florida title search take?

Our standard 30-year title search turnaround is 48 hours from order. Rush options are available for time-sensitive transactions, typically completing within 24 hours. Investor rapid searches for pre-contract due diligence can be returned even faster.

What does a Florida title search cover?

A full title search covers the chain of ownership, recorded mortgages and their satisfactions, judgments and money liens, federal and state tax liens, mechanic and construction liens, HOA and condo association liens, easements, restrictive covenants, property tax status, and any other recorded encumbrance affecting marketability of title.

How far back does a title search go?

The Florida industry standard is a 30-year title search back to root of title — the most recent recorded conveyance that is at least 30 years old. For refinances, we typically perform a date-down update from the prior policy's effective date forward, which is faster and less expensive than a fresh 30-year search.

Do you search all 67 Florida counties?

Yes. Atlantic Title Firm conducts title searches across all 67 Florida counties, working directly in each county clerk's official records system. Our examiners have same-day pull capability and full familiarity with every Florida county's recording and indexing conventions.

Can I order a title search before going under contract?

Yes. Investors, wholesalers, and buyers often order a rapid title search before signing a contract to identify red flags up front. We offer an investor rapid title search that delivers ownership, recent transfer history, recorded liens, and tax status in 24 hours for pre-contract due diligence.

Florida Title Search & Examination

The Foundation of Every Closing

A Complete Title Examination