- 1). Find the exact address or parcel number of the property. This information is often difficult to locate for pieces of empty land. Finding the addresses of surrounding property will help narrow your search. Look for markers, like a highway mile marker, that could pinpoint the property's location.
- 2). Find the county, then visit the assessor's office or their website. If you input the property address or parcel number, you will access the owners for that property. You could also enter the street name and city and get a list of the property owners.
- 3). Visit the County Recorder at the courthouse. That office keeps a record of all county land sale transactions and deeds. Representatives in the Recorder's office can help you pinpoint the exact parcel of land and its number; they can also find the owner's information for you. Be prepared to pay fees for this assistance, which vary per county.
- 4). Find an abstract or title company that handles abstracts in that county. This is an alternative to the County Recorder's office. Each abstract or title company will have their own fee schedule for assisting you.
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