How to Find Who Owns a Property

To look up who owns a property, search its address in DealMachine and review the available property and owner details. For an official record, compare the result with the local assessor or property appraiser; use the recorder or clerk for recorded documents. Records can differ, and an owner-of-record entry does not by itself confirm current legal title.

How do I look up a property owner in DealMachine?

1. Start a property search and enter the street address and city or ZIP code. Check the address carefully, especially if there are similar streets or multiple units.
2. Open the matching property and review the owner details available for that record. If the address returns more than one result, compare location and parcel details before choosing.
3. For an official local reference, search the county assessor or property appraiser by address or parcel number. Check the county recorder or clerk when you need a recorded deed or other filed document. Local records vary.
4. Compare the names and parcel information. If records disagree or the owner is an LLC, treat the result as a starting point; filings may not identify the individual behind the company.

Worked example: checking one address

Suppose you want to check 100 Main Street in your city. Search the address in DealMachine, confirm that the map location and property details match the house, then note the owner information shown. Look up the same parcel through the county assessor and, if you need a recorded transfer document, check the recorder. If names or dates differ, do not assume which record is current; contact the relevant public office or a qualified professional.

Does a property search prove who legally owns the home today?

No. Search results and public records can be incomplete or updated at different times. An owner-of-record entry is not a title opinion, and neither a property match nor an available contact match guarantees current legal ownership.

What if a company owns the property?

The property record may list an LLC or another entity. State business filings and recorded documents may provide additional information, but disclosure varies and may not identify the person who controls or owns the entity. A registered agent is not necessarily the property owner.

What does it cost to search a property?

Browsing, searching, counts and estimates are free. Revealing phone or email details uses person credits, and some requested property details may use property credits. Check your current plan and estimate before requesting chargeable details. See Understanding Data Credits for details.

Get started

Create an account to search a property address. See sign-up options. For contact lookup, see the separate property-owner phone lookup guide; phone and email matches are not guaranteed.