What you receive
- A concise written property search on the property you plan to buy
- Results in 24 hours
- Copies if you ask
- A phone line staffed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who orders this: home and land buyers and their advisers
Buyers, and the attorneys, agents and lenders advising them, order from us. It is the same service whether the property is a house or acreage.
Property search before buying: houses and land
Ordering a property search before buying a house is simple: you give us the address, we search. The same search is available if you plan to buy land in Tioga County, and it is ready in 24 hours.
What to include in your request
To order a property search for a purchase, send:
- Property address or parcel identification
- Current owner names
- The type of search
- Whether you need copies
- Your return fax number
Turnaround and ordering
The search is returned in 24 hours. Fax requests are accepted around the clock at 570-724-9351. Phone orders are taken Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 570-724-1041, and email orders can go to [email protected]. Tell us whether you want copies of anything found.
Why buyers order from a local Wellsboro office
Buying property involves a lot of decisions. A concise written search gives you and your adviser something concrete to review before you sign. Our searcher has more than 30 years of abstract-searching experience.
- Houses, building lots and acreage in Tioga County can all be searched by parcel details
- Results come back in 24 hours
- You can request by phone or by fax at any hour
- Copies are available when you ask
Related searches
Buyers also ask about an abstract of title or a 60-year title search. Call and we will help you choose the right one.
Order before you buy
Call 570-724-1041, fax 570-724-9351 (24-hour line) or email [email protected]. Related: written property search report and contact us.
Order early in the process, before an offer becomes a deadline. With a 24-hour turnaround, the written search can be in your hands while you are still weighing the purchase. Your attorney, agent or lender can place the order for you, or you can call yourself and we will explain what to send. Include the parcel identification, current owner names and your return fax number, and tell us if you want copies.
Frequently asked questions
How do I order a property search before buying?
Call 570-724-1041 or fax 570-724-9351 with the property, owner names, search type, copy needs and your return fax.
How fast is it?
The search is returned in 24 hours.
Can you search land as well as houses?
We search Tioga County property records. Call us with the parcel details.
Can my attorney or agent order for me?
Yes. They can use the same phone and fax numbers.
Which search should I order before a purchase?
Call 570-724-1041 and describe the property. We will help you decide which search fits.
Can I order from out of town?
Yes. Fax 570-724-9351 any hour, call during office hours, or email [email protected].
What should I send to start a search?
Send the property or parcel identification, owner names and your return fax number, and say whether you need copies.