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Whether you want a copy of a deed, or you just want to find out the value of a piece of property, property records are public records, which are available to be accessed by anyone interested. These records are typically maintained in the county in which they are located. In some states, the Recorders office maintains recorded copies of deeds and mortgages, while an Assessors offices maintains records of tax and property values. In other states, property records may be maintained by the court.

In Alaska, the Recorder’s office maintains statewide records, but there are also Assessors offices, and courts in specific counties where the records can be found. In states such as Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, and Washington there is a Recorder’s office and an Assessors office, and both are county specific. In Florida the property records are maintained by the court in the county where the property is located.

There are so many options to for find the property records you may be looking for, that the process could become confusing. To make your search easier, visit the Free Public Records Directory for information and links to help you find exactly where the records you seek are located.