Understanding Our Fees
At our Title Agency, we believe in clear and upfront communication about our fees. We provide a straightforward overview of what you can expect when it comes to costs. Explore our fee structure below, designed to help you make informed decisions related to your real estate needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our fee categories and pricing options below.
Charge Description | Amount |
40 Year Search | 400.00 minimum |
Bankruptcy Search | 40.00 per name |
Certificate of Good Standing | 155 per entity |
Certificate of Occupancy | 65 – 600 depending on county |
Certified Check Fee | 50.00per check |
Certified Copies | 50.00per document |
City of Albany Water & Sewer Search | 40.00per parcel |
Recording Service Fee | 25.00 |
Continuation Search | 125.00 minimum |
County UCC-1 Search | 55.00per name |
Department of State UCC-Search | 55.00per name |
Escrow Fee – Tax Escrow | 50.00 |
Estate Search | 250.00 minimum |
Extra Chain of Title | 125.00 minimum |
Foreclosure Research | 300.00 minimum |
Franchise Tax Search | 50.00per corporation |
Judgment and Lien Search | 40.00per parcel |
Last Owner Search | 250.00 minimum |
Lien Search vs Buyers | 40.00per name |
Litigation Search | 55.00per name |
Mortgage Foreclosure Guaranty | 500.00 plus tax searches |
Mortgage/Judgment Payoff Service | 90 –250 per payoff |
Municipal Searches | 65 –600 per parcel |
Patriot Act Searches | 40.00per name |
Photocopies | 25.00minimum |
Preparation of Commitment | 500.00 minimum |
Record and Return Service | 20.00per transaction |
Recording Information Continuation | 25.00per transaction |
Research | 500.00 minimum |
Rundown of Title | 50.00per transaction |
Settlement Closing Fee | 750.00 minimum |
Survey Inspection | 75.00per parcel |
Tax Continuation | 25.00per parcel |
Tax Payment | 50.00per parcel |
Tax Search | 55.00per tax parcel |
Title Continuation | 200.00 |
Wire Fee | 50.00per wire |
The title search fee typically covers the cost of researching property records to confirm ownership and identify any liens. It’s an essential step in ensuring a smooth transaction. Please contact us for specific pricing details and any potential additional fees.
The closing fee is charged to finalize the sale transaction. It includes the handling of documents, disbursing funds, and other administrative tasks necessary for completing the closing process. Get in touch for a detailed breakdown of this fee.
Title insurance protects you and your lender from future claims against the title. The cost varies based on the property’s purchase price. We are here to provide exact pricing based on your specific situation.
Yes, there may be additional fees depending on services such as notary, courier fees, or unexpected title issues. We aim to inform you of all potential costs upfront.
The escrow fee covers the secure holding of funds and documents during the transaction process. It ensures that all terms of the sale are met before final transactions are completed. Contact us for an explanation of this fee.
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