Escrow & Title
What is a 'title search back to sovereignty' and when is it required in Idaho?
AA title search going back to the original federal land grant or state patent, required when there are questions about the completeness of the chain of title✓ Correct
BA search of all current liens only
CA search required for all Idaho transactions over $1 million
DA search of only the most recent 10 years
Explanation
A search back to sovereignty (or root of title) traces ownership all the way back to the original federal land patent or state land grant. This is the most thorough title search possible. In Idaho, with its federal land history, most land began as federal public domain and was patented to private owners — a complete search would trace back to that original grant.
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