find name of llc property owner

[Derek Carroll]

trying to find the owner of a property in ny. I see that it's owned by an llc. I then check the state department of corporations website and lookup the llc however it doesnt list the members names so it's not clear who actually owns the property.

says i can order a copy of the articles, which would give me the members, but it comes in the mail so it will be slow and costs $10.

is there any online resource where i can view this information immediately? preferably for free but i'd pay for it if i had to

[Brian Burke]

If there is nothing online with the Secretary of State, go to the county recorder's office where the property is located and search the LLC name in the grantor/grantee index. Look at the actual recorded documents that you find. If the LLC has ever borrowed money or sold property, there will be a signor on the deed or deed of trust that is typically a manager or member of the LLC. Below the signature there is usually a name and title. if there is no printed name and you can't read the signature, look at the notary's acknowledgement, they usually write the person's name there. Not foolproof, but works most of the time.