Are there any liens on this property?

The Recorder’s Office has information on record for several property liens. The records are open to the public. Not all liens that can affect property ownership are of record in this office. The Faribault County Recorder’s office will provide the last mortgage of record in the real estate records, but will not complete a lien search.

Judgements will show on an abstract but the information is obtained through the Faribault County Court Administration Office. When an abstract is brought up to date, an abstract company does various searches in and outside of the courthouse. Searching for liens in the courthouse is not the same as bringing an abstract up to date. Most lending institutions will require an attorney do a title opinion after an abstract is brought up to date to determine if there are liens on the property. 

Tax Liens are filed by name. The Recorder’s Office staff will do a Tax Lien Search for a fee of $20.00 per name requested, or you can research the records yourself at no cost.