Search for federal tax liens. IRS NFTL filings, all jurisdictions.
A federal tax lien (Notice of Federal Tax Lien, or NFTL) is the IRS's claim against a debtor's property for unpaid taxes. NFTLs are filed with state SOS or county recorder offices. They survive bankruptcy and attach to all property the debtor owns or acquires until the lien is released. Required for M&A due diligence, lender underwriting, and real estate transactions. We search any state or county same day.
How we handle Federal Tax Lien Search, end-to-end.
A federal tax lien (Notice of Federal Tax Lien, or NFTL) is the IRS's claim against a debtor's property for unpaid taxes.
Debtor + jurisdiction
Debtor's exact legal name (entity registered name or individual full name). Jurisdiction varies: state SOS for some states, county recorder for others. We confirm the right filing office for the debtor's state.
Same-day search
Query the SOS or recorder's records electronically (or by phone for older counties without electronic systems). Results returned within hours.
Report delivery
Clean report listing all active NFTLs with: filing date, IRS office, tax year(s), unpaid balance at time of filing, and any subsequent releases or subordinations. Delivered as PDF same day.
Release coordination (optional)
If the search reveals an NFTL that needs to be released (the debt has been paid but the release was never filed), we coordinate with the IRS to obtain a Certificate of Release. $299 per release.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Transparent federal tax lien search pricing.
Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.
Single search
Federal tax lien search in one state or county, same-day delivery. State or county fee passes through at cost.
Get startedUCC + Tax Lien bundle
Combined UCC and federal tax lien search in one jurisdiction. Standard package for lender underwriting and routine due diligence. Saves $29 vs. searches purchased separately.
Get startedMulti-state DD bundle
Federal tax lien plus UCC search in up to 5 jurisdictions. Includes state tax lien searches at no extra cost. For M&A due diligence and major lender underwriting.
Get startedAbout the Federal Tax Lien Search Service.
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