A title search fee is paid to an attorney or title company for searching ownership records to make sure the person selling you the property really owns it.

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A title search fee is paid to an attorney or title company to perform a search of the public records to verify the ownership of a property and any liens or other encumbrances on the property. This ensures that the seller has the legal right to sell the property, and that you will be able to take ownership of the property without any unexpected claims by third parties.

A Title Search Fee Is Paid to an Attorney or Title