Finding out who owns a property depends on your location, but here are common, legitimate avenues you can use: Direct government land records

• In many countries, ownership is recorded in a national or state land registry and the title is publicly accessible for a fee or sometimes for free.
• Steps: identify the relevant land registry or cadastre, search by address or parcel/lot number, pay for and download the official title or certificate of title, which lists the owner’s name and any encumbrances.
• Notes: in some jurisdictions the owner’s name is public, while the resident’s address may be restricted for privacy.

Local government and council resources

• Many local councils publish property or rates databases (often called rating information databases or RID). These can show the ratepayer name for a given address, sometimes with limits on how the information is used.
• You can typically search online by address, or visit a council office to request the information. In some places you may need to be the ratepayer or provide a legitimate reason to access detailed owner information.

Land survey and title search services

• Private or semi-private services offer title searches for a fee. They often aggregate data from the official land registry and may provide a quicker or more user-friendly interface.
• Examples include online title search portals or licensed conveyancers who can retrieve the certificate of title for you.

What you’ll typically receive

• The owner’s legal name as listed on the title.
• The title number or parcel identifier.
• Any encumbrances, easements, or mortgages attached to the property.
• The date the ownership information was last updated.

Important considerations

• Privacy and access rules vary by jurisdiction. Some places require you to demonstrate a legitimate interest to obtain the full owner’s details.
• If you only need to confirm ownership for legitimate reasons (e.g., buying a property, boundary disputes, or sending legal notices), you may have simpler or documented pathways through official channels.
• If you’re unsure which authority applies in your location, a local solicitor, conveyancer, or real estate professional can guide you to the correct process and fees.

If you tell me your country or region (and the reason you need the information), I can outline the exact steps and which offices or services to use.