Title searches will differ between states in multiple ways. Here are some examples.
Taxes: Some states like Ohio will just get a property tax bill from the county, whereas a state like New York can get separate tax bills from the county, town, village, and school district. Additionally, different regions will have different collection schedules (annually, semiannually, quarterly).
Deed Types: You’ll notice a variation of deed types throughout different states. In Florida, a foreclosure deed is called a Certificate of Title but in California it’ll be called a Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale.
Mortgage Types: Depending on the state, a mortgage may also be called a Deed of Trust or a Security Deed.
Judgments and Liens: In states such as Georgia, judgments and liens are recorded in land records so you will see a recording stamp. Other states like South Carolina don’t record the majority of judgments and liens. Instead, they file them in civil records so you’ll see a case number stamped on the copy.
State Statutes: Every state has its own statutes. For example, a civil judgment in Oklahoma expires after only five years, but in New Jersey, they last for 20 years.