MAS is a full service abstract company providing hand written and typed title searches for agricultural, commercial and residential property. We also offer numerous related services including pending and levied assessment searches, document retrieval and document recording services.
How many counties does MAS service and will that coverage area continue to grow?
MAS currently services all 87 Minnesota counties on a daily basis. We provide complete statewide service.
Does MAS outsource searches? And if so, how can I be assured my search will be up to MAS standards?
With MAS, you can feel confident knowing your search will be completed by our own in house experienced title searchers. Occasionally, when we do need to outsource, we only use preselected qualified searchers that understand our requirements, procedures and high quality expectations. Any outsource fee or trip fee to the county will be billed in addition to our normal fees as a pass through fee.
How does MAS compare in pricing to their competitors?
MAS is extremely competitive and offers some of the lowest fees in the market. All of our residential searches are flat fees and include a copy allotment and name searches. Commercial searches are billed on a platform of a base fee plus copies and name searches. When you take advantage of the 10% online discount, the savings really add up!
Is MAS licensed and insured?
Yes, our company is licensed and insured. Copies of our license and insurance are available for you to view and print under the declarations tab.
There are four easy ways to place an order. You may become an online customer and order online or, if you prefer, order via email, fax, or phone.
How do I pay for files that I ordered?
Once you are set up in our system, our billing department will invoice you twice a month.
When are invoices due?
Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of the invoice date.
Does MAS charge cancellation fees?
If you contact MAS to cancel a file and the search is completed, the search will be returned and billed as normal. If the search has not been completed, we bill for printed copies and/or other miscellaneous expenses incurred. Copies are billed at $1.00 per page.
Does MAS charge rush fees for same day service?
MAS does not charge rush fees on standard handwritten searches. We strive to accommodate our customers and do everything within our power to meet their requests. Rush fees can be imposed on large scale projects as negotiated.
When can I place an order?
MAS is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST Monday - Friday. You can speak to our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives during that time or order online, by email or fax.
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