Property Title Searches in Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin is the 25^th largest state in the United States, and the 20^th most populous, with nearly 6 million residents.  Wisconsin’s capital is Madison, and it’s nicknamed the Badger State.

Title Search in Wisconsin: Your Comprehensive Guide

A residential or commercial title search in Wisconsin will include information such as:

• Tax and assessment using the property’s parcel number
• Title deeds to identify ownership
• Open mortgages and associated documents (including foreclosure information if applicable)
• Active judgments and liens that are filed in the county’s property records

The Cost of Title Searches in Wisconsin

Type of Search	Cost
O&E Report (Residential)	$87.95
Two Owner Search (Residential)	$137.95
30-Year Search (Residential)	$195.00
Title Update	$40.00
Chain of Title Search	$75.00
Commercial O&E Report	$250.00

Price depends on the county; lowest price shown. Prices are subject to change.

Understanding the Importance of a Title Search

A title search is crucial to ensure you’re making the best financial decision when investing in a property.  The title search will shed light on potential issues such as outstanding debt, clouded titles and boundary line disputes which may sway your decision in moving forward with the property.

What are easements and deed restrictions?

An easement is defined as “a right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose.”  Easements can be referenced in the legal description of the property and are recorded in county records.  Two of the most common types of easements are utility easements and private easements.  Deed restrictions are rules that pertain to your property and prohibit you from certain actions.  Restrictions are most commonly seen when the property is subject to an HOA.  The HOA sets forth a number of regulations such as what color you can paint your house, the type of vehicles that can be stored on the property, the ability to build a new structure, etc.

Residential vs. Commercial Title Searches

A property will be zoned either residential or commercial. A residential property is zoned specifically for living or dwelling for households. Single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses are examples of residential real estate. A commercial property is one that has the potential to generate profit. Farmland, garages, office buildings, retail stores and hospitals are examples of commercial real estate. A commercial title search will typically uncover documents that you don’t see on residential searches such as leases, assignments of rents, and UCCs. Residential searches are typically completed within 24-48 business hours; however, commercial searches can take up to 72 business hours as they are generally more complex.

Your Time is Precious: How Mortgage Services Simplifies the Title Search Process

All of our title searches will have an easy-to-read summary sheet.  This sheet breaks down the chain of title, open mortgages, mortgage-related documents, judgments, and liens.  It gives a detailed description of the tax status, as well as flags potential dangers such as code violations, demolition, clouds on title, etc.

How to Order a Title Search from Mortgage Services

You can order a title search on our website, over the phone, or by sending us an email.

Wisconsin Counties Served

Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Saint Croix, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood.

Frequently Asked Questions
From Customers in Wisconsin

If I need to reach you guys, what's the best way?

Want to chat? We're all ears! Just shoot us an email at info@mortgage-services.com, or give us a ring at (219) 235 8822. We're like your friendly neighborhood Spiderman - always here to help when you need us!

I want to order a title online, how safe is this?

Ah, a security-conscious friend, we love it! With Mortgage Services, ordering a title online is as secure as a vault. We use advanced technology for secure transactions over the internet, which means your data is protected as if it's in Fort Knox!

What's the key mission of Mortgage Services?

You know, at Mortgage Services, we've got one simple, yet powerful mission. It's all about providing the best possible service at the lowest cost, without skimping on quality. Think of it as getting a five-star meal on a shoestring budget. That's how we've been helping our clients prosper and grow.