519 Main Street, Osage, Iowa 50461
641-732-4571 abstract@osage.net
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 4:00
Sally Hertel, Abstractor
CLTP, ILTA President
Alana Scheer,
Abstractor/Manager
The Mitchell County Abstract Company
maintains the recorded records to all property in Mitchell County from government entries in the 1850’s to the present day. With this information we are able to provide an accurate search of the records from our maintained title plant, for the property abstracted. The information found is entered into the abstract of title for an attorney to provide an opinion of the title of the real estate.
Our office strives to provide top quality service in a timely manner, and produce an accurate product for our customers. We at the Mitchell County Abstract Company look forward to serving Mitchell Country for another 100 years
Our Products
Below is a brief description of the product/services we offer.
If you do not see a product that meets your requirements, or are in need of a price quote, feel free to call our office.
Abstracts
NEW ABSTRACT:
A new abstract is created when the original abstract has been lost or destroyed; a new parcel is established; or a parcel is being divided and/or sold off.
1ST CONTINUATION:
A 1st Continuation Update of an abstract is ordered when an existing property is being sold; parceled off; divided or refinanced.
2ND CONTINUATION:
A 2nd Continuation update is ordered after the property transaction is completed and all necessary documents have been filed of record in the county. After a sale is complete and all legal documents (Warranty Deeds; Probate Transfers; Quit Claim Deeds etc.) have been filed of record, or after a refinance when all Mortgages and releases have been filed.
Reports
GAP REPORT:
A Gap Report is ordered the day of or the day before closing or refinancing to recheck the records.
1ST LIEN REPORT:
A 1st Lien Report is ordered when a property is being refinanced and the lender needs a report of liens upon the current owner and real estate.
2ND LIEN REPORT:
A 2nd Lien Report is ordered after the transaction is completed and all documents are filed of record.
TG 900 REPORT:
A TG 900 Report is much the same as a 1st Lien Report but uses Iowa Title Guaranty Program forms.
TG 901 REPORT
A TG 901 Report is much the same as a 2nd Lien Report but uses Iowa Title Guaranty Program forms.
NAME REPORT/BUYERS REPORT:
This report is a search of judgments only filed against the name requested.
Custom orders
CUSTOM REPORTS:
Custom reports are specialized reports to fit a client's specific needs. Genealogy research, proof of Century Farm status, family history research are examples of custom searches.
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