Minimum Title Search Requirements in Pennsylvania
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Overview
In Pennsylvania, a standard full search is sixty (60) years minimum to a deed for value. It is common practice, however, to reduce the search period depending on circumstances.
Sources
The only mandate of state law related to title searching is that a search must be “reasonable”. 40 P.S. 910-7. The 60-year standard is set by custom.
Use of Prior Title Evidence
- Backtitle
- Policies
- "Starters"
Exceptions to Standard
- Agricultural
- Commercial
- Developer Forward
- Refinances
- Reverse Mortgages
- Urban
