What is an open/expired permit search?
An open/expired permit search is a search that is performed to determine if there are any open/expired permits on a particular property. 4. What is an open or expired permit? An open permit is a permit that has been issued for work to be performed on a property which has not yet been closed following a final inspection of the work by the applicable municipality or county. An expired permit is a permit that was issued and never successfully closed. When a permit is issued, the work must completed within a certain amount of time. Failure to do so will result in an expired permit. 5. Is a municipal lien search necessary? A municipal lien search is necessary to make sure that there are no unrecorded liens or special assessments against the property and that all public utility charges associated with the property have been paid. This search will aid title agents in the deletion of the standard exception in title insurance policies for special assessments, service charges and waste fees. 6.
