How can you tell if a property has a lien/mortgage?

[Alan Walker]

Hi All,

First off, thanks to everyone that has taken the time to respond to my posts.  I have gotten so much great information from all of you.

I'm working on a duplex deal in Ogden and the owner mentioned that its been in his family since his grandmother owned it. Made me wonder if he owns it outright so I can consider some creative financing options.  

I've been using local assessor sites to determine taxes for properties but haven't seen anything about whether or not there is a lien/mortgage against a property.  Is that something you can find out through the county assessor?  If not, any ideas on where to go to see that info?