I'm trying to find out if my father has purchasd property using my name without my permission,Is there a way?

Question

My father and Uncle purchase property, from my understanding they have run into some credit problems. From what my cousin has told me, they have asked her if they could put property in her name (she said no). I wouldn't put it past them to try and use my name without asking. I'm trying to see if there is a way to locate any property that might be in my name. I am located in South Texas, any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks

Answer 1

If he has, whats the problem???? Thats great!!!!!!! You can kick anyone out you don't like and have everything for yourself!!!!!!

Answer 2

They could not get any sort of traditional financing in your name-- most of that stuff is handled by title companies who are required to notarize the financial paperwork.

However, they can quit claim property to you-- the recipient doesn't sign a quit claim deed, just the person who wants 'off' title.

You can usually look up individual properties via the county's parcel system or recorders office-- but this would only work if you know which one you're looking for. You could also try doing a records search of the recorders office-- if your county has it online-- and putting in your name- though this only works some of the time.

Answer 3

Seems you're more worried about your credit than if they own property. Best way to do this is to request a copy of your credit report. In most states, you're entitled to one free per year.

When you receive that, look thru it and see if there are any loans there that you don't know about. If so, contact that lender and ask about the loan, when it was taken out, what the property address is, etc. Then you might want to confront your father about this, before you turn him over to the lender for loan fraud. That could land him in prison.

I'm willing to bet that he didn't do this, though, as the title company requires proof of identity in order to close on a property and a loan.

Good luck with this.

Answer 4

You could try contacting the tax assessors in any county that you suspect the property may be in and see if they have any record of property with your name.

Also, if the purchases are more than a year old or so, many county tax offices have online sites you can search. I find them by going to the county tax office and trying to find the CAD search or any other search they may have. Sometimes going to google and searching for the county name and CAD will get you where you need to be.

Answer 5

The Texas Department of Land Management.

Answer 6

I don't know about Texas but down here in FL. all you have to do is go to the property appraisers web site for your county put in a persons name and it will tell if they own property what they paid for it and if they owe taxes if they own several pieces of properties it will tell that also.

Answer 7

You go to the local courthouse and ask for the office of the Recorder of Deeds (or the local equivalent. Tell them exactly what you said in your question and ask them to help you see if your name appears on the property rolls.

Answer 8

Go to or call the courthouse in the county where they would have purchased property - ask them to check against your name and see if you own anthing. They can tell you right away if something appears in your name.

Answer 9

I would call your Town Office. They have a Registry of Deeds there, and I think they could look up your name to see if you've purchased any property.

Answer 10

That's too bad that you can't trust your family. I would suggest talking to a real estate agent or mortgage person. Make sure and check your credit report too!

Answer 11

Real estate transactions are a matter of public record. You may be able to do it on line.