Attorney-Owned Florida Title Searches
Florida Title Search, Reviewed by an Attorney
Order a comprehensive Florida property title search through ShieldSearch, the attorney-owned title search service from Shield Title & Escrow.
Determine ownership, identify recorded liens, mortgages, judgments, easements and other recorded title matters before purchasing, selling or investing in Florida real estate.
What Is a Florida Title Search?
A Florida title search is a detailed examination of public records to determine who legally owns a property and what claims, liens, or encumbrances are attached to it. The search reviews deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, and other recorded documents that affect the property title.
In Florida, title searches are typically performed by title companies or attorneys who examine county official records and property appraiser data. A thorough search goes back decades to verify that ownership has been properly transferred from one owner to the next, with no gaps, defects, or unresolved claims.
ShieldSearch is the branded Florida title search service offered by Shield Title & Escrow. Every search is conducted under attorney oversight, which means your results are reviewed by professionals who understand Florida real estate law and can identify issues that a data-only report might miss.
A title search is not the same as title insurance. A title search identifies recorded matters affecting the property at the time of the search. Title insurance protects you financially if a covered title defect is discovered after closing. Both are important, and they serve different purposes.
Why Title Searches Matter
Buying real estate without a title search is like buying a car without checking the title. You might get lucky, or you might discover too late that someone else has a legal claim to what you just purchased.
A title search protects you by identifying problems before you spend money, sign a contract, or close a transaction. Common issues uncovered during a title search include:
- Unpaid mortgages that were never properly satisfied
- Judgments or liens from creditors, contractors, or tax authorities
- Ownership disputes or gaps in the chain of title
- Easements that restrict how you can use the property
- Recording errors or forged deeds
- Unpaid HOA or community association assessments
Discovering these issues before closing gives you the ability to negotiate, require the seller to resolve them, or walk away. Discovering them after closing can be far more expensive and time-consuming to resolve.
For investors, wholesalers, and auction buyers, a title search is an essential part of due diligence. It tells you exactly what you are buying and what claims exist against the property before you commit capital. For lenders, a title search confirms that the mortgage being originated will hold the expected lien priority.
Choose the Right Title Search
Both options include a comprehensive Florida title search with attorney oversight.
ShieldSearch Priority also includes a written Attorney Summary of Findings prepared to help you better understand significant issues identified during the search.
ShieldSearch Standard
Starting at
$295
Best for
Homebuyers, routine purchases, standard due diligence
- Estimated 5 to 7 business days
- Comprehensive Florida title search
- Ownership verification
- Recorded mortgage review
- Recorded lien review
- Judgments, easements and recorded encumbrances
- Attorney oversight
- Secure electronic PDF delivery
ShieldSearch Priority
Starting at
$395
Best for
Investors, commercial transactions, auction purchases, time-sensitive matters
- Everything included in ShieldSearch Standard
- Estimated 1 to 3 business days
- Attorney Summary of Findings
- Attorney review highlighting significant title issues
- Priority processing
- Priority handling
- Secure electronic PDF delivery
Final pricing depends on the county, property type, search scope, number of parcels and complexity. Pricing is confirmed before work begins.
What Your Search May Include
A ShieldSearch examines the public records that affect legal ownership of the property. The specific information included depends on the property type, county, and search scope.
Who Uses ShieldSearch
Title searches are used across nearly every type of Florida real estate transaction.
Residential
Homebuyers use title searches to confirm that the seller has clear ownership and that no liens or judgments will follow the property after closing. A title search provides confidence before the largest purchase most people will ever make.
Commercial
Commercial buyers rely on title searches to identify complex encumbrances, UCC filings, and environmental liens that can affect the value and usability of a property. Commercial transactions often involve layered ownership structures and significant recorded instruments.
Vacant Land
Vacant land purchases carry unique risks including access issues, boundary disputes, and unrecorded easements. A title search helps surface these before you commit.
Builders and Developers
Builders and developers use title searches to verify that land is free of restrictions that would prevent construction or subdivision.
Investors and Wholesalers
Investors and wholesalers use title searches to evaluate deals quickly, identify deal-killing liens, and make informed offers before tying up capital.
Auction Buyers
Auction buyers use Priority title searches before bidding to understand exactly what they are purchasing, since auction properties are sold as-is.
Lenders
Lenders require title searches to confirm that their lien position is secure and that no prior claims take priority over the mortgage being originated.
How ShieldSearch Works
Submit Property
Provide the property address and your contact information through our request form or by phone.
We Confirm Scope, Pricing and Turnaround
Our team reviews your request and confirms the search scope, pricing, and estimated turnaround before beginning work.
Receive Completed Title Search
Your completed ShieldSearch report is delivered electronically as a PDF. Priority searches include a written Attorney Summary of Findings.
Pricing
ShieldSearch Standard starts at $295 with an estimated 5 to 7 business day turnaround. ShieldSearch Priority starts at $395 with an estimated 1 to 3 business day turnaround and includes a written Attorney Summary of Findings.
Final pricing depends on the county, property type, search scope, number of parcels and complexity. Pricing is confirmed before work begins. No payment is required today.
Testimonials
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"Shield Title handled our closing with professionalism and attention to detail. The attorney review gave us confidence that nothing was missed."
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"Fast, responsive, and knowledgeable. They explained the title search results in a way that actually made sense. Highly recommend."
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"As an investor, I need title searches turned around quickly. Shield delivered on time and the Attorney Summary was incredibly helpful."
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"Professional from start to finish. They caught a lien that another company missed. That saved me from a bad deal."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Attorney-Owned Advantage
Shield Title & Escrow is an attorney-owned Florida title agency. That means every ShieldSearch is conducted under the oversight of professionals who understand Florida real estate law, not just automated data pulls.
Professional Review
Results reviewed by professionals, not just clerks
Issue Identification
Legal knowledge that catches what data-only reports miss
Trusted Guidance
Clear explanations you can act on with confidence
Request Your Florida Title Search
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Legal Disclaimer: A title search is an examination of public records and is not a guarantee of clear title. A title search identifies recorded matters affecting the property but may not reveal unrecorded claims, latent defects, or matters not appearing in the public records. Title insurance is recommended to protect against covered title defects that may arise after closing. ShieldSearch is a title search service provided by Shield Title & Escrow FL, LLC, an attorney-owned Florida title agency. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. An attorney-client relationship is not formed by requesting a title search. If you need legal representation, please contact us directly to discuss.