May Spotlight – Brady Trudeau
Brady Trudeau Job Title: Software Developer We’re excited to feature Brady in our May Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: ~4 What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned …
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Catching the Details that Matter, Because Every Name, State, and Search Matters.
At Capitol Lien, we take pride in our accuracy, diligence, and dedication to getting it right the first time. But when things do need a second look, we’re grateful to …
Database Direct® Now Available in Idaho!
Capitol Lien is excited to announce that Database Direct®, our self-serve platform for UCC Search & File, is now available in Idaho! With Database Direct, enjoy: Nationwide UCC Filings: Fast, …
April Spotlight – Rob Turner
Rob TurnerInformation Services DirectorWe’re excited to feature Rob in our April Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 16 years What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned …
Capitol Lien at the Minnesota Land Title Association 2025 Day at the Capitol
Capitol Lien’s Customer Service Manager, Tom Hauer, had the opportunity to meet with Senators Doron Clark and Mary Kunesh during the Minnesota Land Title Association (MLTA) 2025 Day at the …
March Employee Spotlight – Lexie Leslie
Lexie LeslieAbstractor We’re excited to feature Lexie in our March Employee Spotlight! Time at Capitol Lien: 10 Months What’s a unique skill or perspective you bring to your role at …
February Employee Spotlight – Angie Miller
Angie MillerResearch Coordinator We’re excited to feature Angie in our February Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 13 What’s a unique skill or perspective you bring to your role at …
Florida Man (and Woman) Buys Dream Lot, Discovers It’s an Easement Nightmare—Don’t Let This Be You!
Imagine finding the perfect plot of land for your dream home, only to discover later that an easement from decades ago makes it impossible to build. This unfortunate reality became …
January Employee Spotlight – Tom Hauer
Tom HauerCustomer Service Manager We’re excited to feature Tom in our January Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 16 years What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned …
December Employee Spotlight – Bobbi Jo King
Bobbi Jo KingAbstractor We’re excited to feature Bobbi Jo in our December Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 15 years What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned …
November Employee Spotlight – Michele Froelich
Michele FroelichAbstractor We’re excited to feature Michele in our November Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 11 years What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned throughout your …
Navigating the Commercial Real Estate Market: How Capitol Lien Can Support Your Research Needs Nationwide
The commercial real estate market is undergoing a significant shift, spurred by the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. This policy change, …
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping: Let Capitol Lien Help
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping: Let Capitol Lien Help! As interest rates drop, many homeowners are considering refinancing their mortgages to lower rates, leading to an uptick in refinance applications. Now …
October Employee Spotlight – Jill Gonser
Jill GonserResearch Coordinator We’re excited to feature Jill in our October Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 1 year What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned …
Capitol Lien is Heading to ALTA ONE!
Capitol Lien is excited to announce that we will attend ALTA ONE, the premier event for the title insurance industry, from October 15-18, 2024, in Orlando, FL. As one of …
September Employee Spotlight – Aimee Haviland
Aimee HavilandAbstractor We’re excited to feature Aimee in our September Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 3 years What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned throughout …
The Importance of Post-Lien Searches in Your Process
Post-lien searches are the best way to ensure your intentions are properly reflected on recordfor all to see when considering your UCC filing procedures. It comes down to three critical …
August Employee Spotlight – Kelly Stevenson
Kelly StevensonAbstractor We’re excited to feature Kelly in our August Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: 15 Years What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned throughout …
July Employee Spotlight – Marissa Berends
Marissa BerendsLicensed Abstractor We’re excited to feature Marissa in our July Employee Spotlight! Years at Capitol Lien: Almost 3 years (Sept 1) What have been some of the most important …
Capitol Lien Named a Top 200 Workplace in Minnesota by Star Tribune
Capitol Lien has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top 200 Workplaces in 2024 by the Star Tribune. Produced by the team behind the renowned Star Tribune 100 report, which …
June Employee Spotlight – Alissa Elles
We’re excited to feature Alissa in our June Employee Spotlight!
Peace of Mind with Capitol Lien
Capitol Lien offers peace of mind when navigating real estate complexities. Our experienced licensed abstractors provide detailed, accurate, and swift results, ensuring smooth transactions. With tailored solutions for any title …
Join Capitol Lien at the NS3 Conference in Naples!
We’re thrilled to meet you at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) conference in Naples next week! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with our team in person and discover …
May Employee Spotlight- Patrick Borresen
We’re excited to feature Patrick in our May Employee Spotlight!
October Employee Spotlight: Marilyn Larson
Marilyn LarsonAbstractorMarilyn Larson has been with Capitol Lien for 15 years! She works as an abstractor doing property research for our clients. We’re excited to feature Marilyn in our October …
August Employee Spotlight: LeAnn Mix
LeAnn Mix has been with Capitol Lien for 16 years! She works as a licensed abstractor doing property research for our clients. We’re excited to feature LeAnn in our August …
End-of-Year Compliance Checklist
Since business licenses, registrations, and annual reports run on the calendar year, now is the best time to have a heightened awareness around your compliance obligations for these final months …
Q3 Jurisdictional Updates
Jurisdictional Updates as of September 13, 2022 for the third quarter of the year.