Other than the obvious? Looking up a deed on a piece of property that was purchased (all cash transaction) in 2007 for a small .37 acre lot.
Across the top of the deed transfer papers filed with the county is written:
"NO TITLE EXAMINATION PERFORMED - TITLE NOT CERTIFIED"
Looks as if the transfer was handled solely by a notary. This was not a transfer between family members. Said property was purchased at an estate sale.
What, if any, problems could arise if the title was not certified? Just confused because I thought all land titles have to be researched before changing hands. Little background, property was purchased from the estate of the original property owner who purchased the small lot in 1957 according to records.
So did:
A.) Notary took the word of the estate representative that the title was clear?
B.) None of the properties purchased at the estate sale were surveyed. New property owners only ASSUME the property plat presented by estate representative is correct (hey, it wouldn't be the first time county records, especially those going back to 1957, were wrong).
C.) Could property lines be challenged?
Thanks for the input.

