Essential Resources & Forms for New York Real Estate Transactions
Access Deeds, Title Insurance Rates, Mortgage & Property Records | The Tools You Need for a Seamless Closing
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
At Northway Title Agency, Inc., we make it easy to find the critical documents and resources you need for title searches, property records, mortgage tracking, tax assessments, and real estate transactions. Use the links below to access county records, title insurance rates, and essential property forms.
A property deed is the legal document proving ownership. If you need a copy for a refinance, sale, or estate matter, each county clerk’s office maintains searchable public records online.
New York State Title Insurance Rates
Title insurance premiums in New York are regulated by the state, so rates are consistent across agents — but comparing underwriters can still help you understand exactly what you’re paying for. Use these official rate calculators from our underwriting partners.
Mortgage & Lien Search Tools
If a mortgage or lien shows up on a title search, these tools help identify who currently services the loan — including cases where the original lender no longer exists.
Property Tax, Assessment & SWIS Codes
Outstanding property taxes must be resolved before closing. These tools help confirm assessment details, look up a property’s SWIS code (used to identify tax jurisdictions in NY), and pay tax bills directly online.
Can’t find your municipality above? Most towns and cities also maintain their own tax portal — check your local Town/City website directly.
Essential Forms for Property Transfers & Recording
New York State requires several standardized forms to be filed alongside a deed at closing. Missing or incomplete forms are one of the most common causes of recording delays — download the current fillable versions directly from NY State below.
Additional Industry Resources
For attorneys, lenders, and real estate professionals who want to go deeper into title industry standards and best practices.
Have questions about any of these forms or records?
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Resources & Forms
At Northway Title Agency, Inc., we make it easy to find the critical documents and resources you need for title searches, property records, mortgage tracking, tax assessments, and real estate transactions. Use the links below to access county records, title insurance rates, and essential property forms.
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
Find your county records for property deeds:
🔹 Albany County, NY
🔹 Columbia County, NY
🔹 Saratoga County, NY
🔹 Schenectady County, NY
🔹 Rensselaer County, NY
🔹 Warren County, NY
🔹 Washington County, NY
Check New York State Title Insurance Rates
Compare rates from top title insurance providers:
✔️ First American Title Insurance Company
✔️ Fidelity National Title Group
Mortgage & Lien Search Tools
🔍 Check Your Mortgage Servicer: Mortgage Tracker
🏦 Find Out Who Took Over a Closed Bank:
Property Tax, Assessment & SWIS Codes
✔️ Assessors Manual – Property Class Codes
✔️ SWIS Codes Lookup
✔️ Online Tax Bill Portals:
- BAS Gov
- InfoTaxOnline
- Tax Lookup
- Xpress-Pay
- Or check your local Town/City website