Backstop Title LLC delivers thorough, accurate title work for real estate professionals across North Alabama. From title searches to closing support, we've got your back.
Comprehensive title services tailored for attorneys, lenders, and real estate professionals in North Alabama.
Full-chain title searches in Madison, Limestone, Morgan, and surrounding counties. We dig deep to uncover liens, encumbrances, and defects before they become problems.
Detailed examination of title history with written opinions identifying issues that need resolution. Clear, actionable reports you can rely on.
Metes and bounds descriptions plotted on satellite maps with our proprietary Backstop Plotter tool. Verify boundaries, check closure, and visualize property lines instantly.
Deeds, mortgages, and conveyance documents prepared with precision. Alabama-compliant formatting and language for clean recordings.
End-to-end support for real estate closings. We coordinate with all parties to ensure a smooth, on-time closing experience.
When title defects surface, we work to clear them. From missing heirs to unreleased liens, we find solutions that keep deals moving forward.
A straightforward process designed to save you time and eliminate surprises.
Send us the property details, county, and any reference information you have. Email, phone, or our contact form works.
Our team pulls the chain of title from courthouse records, examining deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and taxes.
You receive a clear, detailed title report with our findings, including any issues that need attention before closing.
Move forward knowing the title is clean — or with a clear roadmap to resolve any defects we've identified.
Upload a deed PDF and watch the legal description come to life on a satellite map. Our proprietary tool reads metes and bounds descriptions, plots them with geodesic precision, and overlays PLSS section lines — all in your browser.
Plot calls, check closure, verify acreage, and drag descriptions to fine-tune placement. Built for Alabama title professionals.
Launch the PlotterPlot metes & bounds on satellite imagery
What sets us apart from other title service providers.
Most title searches completed within 24-48 hours. Rush orders available when your deal can't wait.
We know North Alabama courthouses inside and out. Madison, Limestone, Morgan — we've worked them all.
Our proprietary plotter tool maps legal descriptions instantly. No more guessing where property lines fall.
Run by a practicing Alabama attorney who understands the legal nuances of title work and real property law.
Quality title work at fair prices. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. You'll know the cost upfront.
You talk to a real person, every time. No call centers, no runaround. Direct communication from start to finish.
Backstop Title LLC was founded by Patrick Chesnut, a North Alabama attorney with hands-on experience in real property law, title examination, and real estate closings.
After years of working in the trenches of Alabama real estate — searching courthouse records, examining chains of title, and preparing closing documents — Patrick launched Backstop to provide the kind of thorough, reliable title work that attorneys, lenders, and realtors deserve.
Based in Athens, Alabama, Backstop serves Madison County, Limestone County, Morgan County, and the broader North Alabama region. We combine deep local knowledge with modern tools to deliver accurate results on a timeline that works for your deal.
Ready to order a title search or have questions about our services? We'd love to hear from you.
Office Address
304 North Marion Street
Athens, Alabama 35611
Phone
(256) 321-5814
patrick.chesnut@gmail.com
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Evenings & weekends by appointment