Easement Search Reports in Illinois

An easement search identifies any easements recorded on a property within a specific time period. An easement is a legally enforceable permission to the holder to use or modify a piece of property that usually does not belong to them. There are several types of easements; easements in gross, utility easements, right-of-way easements, easements appurtenant. Easements are often created for utility companies and neighbors, and normally does not grant possession. An easement report is usually a complex task and typically takes 7 to 15 business days to prepare, but time will vary depending on county records access, abstract complexity, and search period (date back to). Search periods usually range from 20 to 50 years back. Property Title of Illinois provides certified easement abstract reports in Illinois counties, which are completed by certified title abstractors and lists: Prices vary based on: