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✓ Save 40% to 60% on the time to serve search charts to clients
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ArticleComplianceMay 08, 2026
Consensual vs. non-consensual liens: What matters in due diligence and priority
Learn how consensual and non-consensual liens affect due diligence, lien priority, and deal risk. Explore key lien types, common search gaps, and the five essential searches that help uncover hidden claims before closing. -
WebinarComplianceApril 28, 2026
On-demand webinar: Crypto meets commercial law: National policy and UCC Article 12’s framework for digital assets
Learn how the GENIUS Act and UCC Article 12 provide a clearer framework for the regulatory and commercial treatment of stablecoins in the U.S. -
ArticleComplianceApril 08, 2026
Best practices for conducting a complete due diligence search (and pitfalls to avoid)
Learn the best practices for conducting a thorough due diligence search using collected data and observations from the experts at CT Corporation. -
ArticleComplianceApril 01, 2026
How UCC Article 12 is reshaping commercial transactions
The 2022 UCC amendments, led by Article 12, create rules for digital assets and “controllable electronic records.” They define control, enable perfection by control, add take-free protections, and guide counsel and businesses as states adopt.
FAQs
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Should I run a tax lien search in all states?
State law grants liens for unpaid taxes to the various states, with most requiring that a public notice be filed to document the existence of a state tax lien. Most state tax liens are required to be filed only in a local office, usually the county where the property is located. Other states retain state tax lien filings at both the Secretary of State and a local office.
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I’m involved in a real estate transaction. How do I verify the owner of the property?
An Owner Verification Search provides the information needed to identify the current owner of a property and obtain a full legal land description. An Owner/Mortgage Search details the current property owner and all mortgage/deeds of trust against the property.
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How do I verify if there are current liens against the property?
An Owner & Encumbrance Search identifies the current owner of and all liens against the property.
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Why are lien searches important?A lien is the official mechanism for notifying lenders of a possible conflict in collateral interest, a lien search conducted at the appropriate state filing office and prior to a transaction closing is critical to understanding your counterparty the due diligence process.
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What is a UCC Search to Reflect?
A Search to Reflect provides early assurance that the UCC filing will be found in the public record under the exact, true and correct debtor name. A UCC that cannot be uncovered in a search that complies with Article 9 standards puts the filing at high risk of being considered ineffective and will compromise the position of the secured party.