A real property title is a legal document that proclaims that a certain person or persons not only own a particular piece of property, but also that they lay claim to a number of rights associated with property ownership. When property is being transferred from one person to another as a result of a sale, a gift, inheritance, or any other reason, the real property title is officially conveyed in a document known as a deed. Most states require that the parties involved in the transfer or sale of real estate property conduct a title search to ensure that no third parties have a viable claim or lien on the property in question. The processes and requirements that are involved in the transfer of a real property title often vary significantly from state to state, so check your local laws to make sure the procedures you follow comply with all applicable guidelines.