Property Closing (Lien) Research

Interested parties, such as title companies and individuals, may request a check of records for outstanding liens against a property. For a fee, the Village will research its records and report any liens, as well as any other known outstanding charges or assessments against a property.

How to Request Research

To facilitate the process of requesting a property closing (lien) research, it is suggested that you read the detailed instructions that include screen shots of each step you will need to follow. To view the step-by-step instructions click here(PDF, 880KB).

Step 1.Create an account OR Log In with your credentials

Access the program by clicking here.

Step 2.Submit request

The property's folio number is required in order to submit a request for property closing (lien) research. To research the property folio number, please visit Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser and conduct a "Property Search" by either using the owner name or property address.

Step 3.Pay Research Fee

The cost for a Property Closing (Lien) Research request is a non-refundable fee of $156 and can be paid online with a credit card.

RELEASE OF LIEN DISCLAIMER

If a lien has been recorded, payment for owed fees must be paid to the Finance Department prior to the recording of a Release of Lien. Releases of Liens are recorded within 60 days of processing of payment pursuant to state law.

Code compliance fines levied pursuant to an order of the Special Magistrate shall constitute a continuing violation and daily fines shall continue to accrue until compliance requirements of the order have been satisfied. The Village of Pinecrest may record any order of the Special Magistrate in the public records of Miami-Dade County. Once recorded, an order shall constitute a lien against the property upon which the violation exists and may also constitute a lien against any other real property that the violator owns in Miami-Dade County. Information provided regarding the total amount due for outstanding code compliance fines is provided as of the date of such inquiry and such amount will continue to increase until the actual date of compliance with the applicable Special Magistrate Order.

Turnaround Time

Please allow three (3) to five (5) business days to process a request.

Rush service is not available.

Upon completion of the research, a response report will be transmitted to the requestor with the results.

Research Results

The search results will provide information on the following:

• Outstanding Assessments, Municipal Liens, and Stormwater Utility Fees

• Code compliance issues, including information relative to building and zoning code requirements, alleged code violations, Special Magistrate Orders, Special Magistrate hearing dates, and outstanding fines and liens

• Open Building Permit

• Other monies due to the Village of Pinecrest