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Environmental Lien & AUL Search Reports to 1980

Nationwide property research for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Our certified title abstractors search land title and judicial records from 1980 to present — exactly what the latest ASTM E1527-21 standard requires.

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Why search back to 1980?

The ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment standard requires that land title records be reviewed for documents recorded between 1980 and the present. Where jurisdictions rely on judicial records for filing environmental liens, those judicial records must also be reviewed for liens filed any time since 1980.

Our research and property reports meet the latest ASTM E1527-21 standard and are guaranteed accurate — so your Phase I ESA satisfies the All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) rule under CERCLA.

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Every 1980 report includes

  • Chain of title with copy of current deed(s)
  • Environmental liens and environmental encumbrances
  • Activity Use Limitations (AUL)
  • Institutional and engineering controls
  • Current owner(s) identification
  • Legal description of the property
  • Full list of search sources — including judicial records

The nation's largest trusted supplier of environmental lien & AUL research

Certified Title Abstractors

Every environmental lien report is searched by certified, highly experienced title abstractors — not automated database pulls alone.

Industry-Leading Turnaround

We lead the industry in reporting turnaround times. Completed reports are emailed in 3–5 business days.

Complete Judicial Coverage

The only company in the nation with a complete list of state-specific local and judicial records resources for locally recorded environmental encumbrances.

Frequently asked questions

What does ASTM E1527-21 require for environmental lien searches?

Land title records must be reviewed for documents recorded between 1980 and the present. In jurisdictions that rely on judicial records for filing environmental liens, the judicial records must also be reviewed for liens filed any time between 1980 and the present.

How fast will I receive my report?

Completed 1980 search reports are emailed within 3 to 5 business days. Complex parcels or limited public records access can occasionally extend delivery.

Do you offer bulk pricing or API integration?

Yes. For high-volume clients we offer white-labeled reports, order and delivery API integrations, and industry-superior bulk discount pricing. Call 877-848-5337 to discuss.

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Reports emailed in 3–5 business days. Questions? Call 877-848-5337.