Our History
TitleWorks, LLC first opened its doors in February 2002 with the goal of offering accurate, efficient, and confidential real estate title services to the Greater Richland County, Wisconsin Area. After five years of continued growth, TitleWorks, LLC purchased the assets of the original abstract and title company in Richland County which roots can be traced back to 1858.
TitleWorks, LLC is the owner and caretaker of the only complete real estate tract index in Richland County, Wisconsin.
In 2024, TitleWorks, LLC acquired Access Title, Inc. located in Lancaster, WI. Both offices now work together to serve all counties in Southwestern Wisconsin.
Community Involvement
We believe it is important to give back to our community by supporting local causes such as the United Givers, GRACE (Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination), and events such as Neighborhood Housing Service sponsored concerts and shows, RC and Boaz Truck Pullers, Hybrid Redneck events.
We support our local youth through t-shirt sponsor nights, the high school rodeo, Smiles for Child toy donations, raffle prizes for fundraising events.
Our Underwriters
First American Title Insurance Company
First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for real estate purchases, construction, refinances, and equity loans.
Stewart Title
Founded in Galveston, Texas in 1893, Stewart Title has grown into one of the largest global title insurance companies and underwriters in the industry. Stewart Title specializes in title insurance and related services required for settlement by the real estate and mortgage industries.
What is a Tract Index?
Since the 1800s we, or our predecessors, have purchased a copy of each and every real estate document recorded with the Richland County Register of Deeds, whether it be a warranty deed, quit claim deed, land contract, mortgage, easement or many other types of instruments.
Our tract index originally consisted of large books. Two townships were designated to each book. For example: Township 10 North, Range 1 West (Dayton Township) and Township 10 North, Range 2 West (Akan Township). Each Township is then broken down into Sections 1-36, and each Section is then broken down into Quarter Sections, and each Quarter Section is broke down into Quarter/Quarter Sections and each City, Village or Subdivision is broken down into Blocks and Lots. After each document is examined it is entered chronologically into each of the Quarter/Quarter sections or Block and Lot of the Subdivision the legal description falls into. In the mid 1990s the tract index was entered in computer software specifically designed for title companies, using the same basic steps as the old books.
Why is this important to our customers?
It assures you that you are receiving the most accurate, precise title search available. When they receive a title policy from TitleWorks, LLC, they are receiving the result of years and years of effort from title professionals.
Prior to Title Insurance, Abstracts were the only title evidence for real estate.
