How to know if a property is free of liens and taxes?

[Leona King]

Hello, searching for my first deal, I want to know how to tell if a property if free of liens and taxes? Can I go online instead of going to county clerk office and feeling lost and time consuming? The title company wants to charge $50 for each inquiry, they are not all sales and this would add up. Any way to check for free and clear properties before I make an offer to seller?

Thank you

Leona