Search the county assessor’s property records (often includes owner name and mailing address)
Check the county recorder/registrar for deeds and recorded documents (use the parcel/APN to locate records)
Use the property tax bill to find the assessed owner and mailing address
Look up the parcel on the county GIS/parcel viewer and open the “ownership” or “tax” layers
Search your state/province land registry or property registry website (some require an account or small fee)
Check for an official online deed/land-records portal for your jurisdiction
Contact the county assessor’s office or property records department by phone/email and request owner information by parcel/APN
Visit the county clerk/recorder in person to search deed indices if online tools are limited
Review court records if ownership is tied to a probate, foreclosure, or lien case (search by address or parcel/APN)
Check mortgage and lien records in the recorder’s office (may show lenders/holders, not always the current owner)
Use a title company or real estate attorney for a title search (paid service)
Use reputable third-party property data sites for a quick lookup (verify against official records)
Search for the property’s legal description and deed history to confirm the current recorded owner
If the property is in a trust/LLC, search the entity records (business registry) for the registered agent and principals