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Welcome to Washington, DC, the nation’s capital. You will find an abundance of cultural, educational, and just plain fun attractions and events here. Start your trip planning with the useful resources below.

United States Congress

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Book a tour, look at a Capitol map and find other useful information. The mission of the Visitor Center at the U.S. Capitol is to provide a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the House and the Senate and the legislative process as well as the history and development of the architecture and art of the U.S. Capitol.

Map of Capitol Grounds The Capitol, House and Senate office buildings.

Map of Accessible Transportation at the Capitol Accessible entrances and transportation servicing the Capitol and surrounding buildings.

Virtual Tour of Capitol Explore the nation's Capitol, including the old and current House chambers.

Library of Congress

Each of “America’s Library buildings”, named for a U.S. President (Adams, Jefferson, and Madison), contains millions of cataloged books and other print materials on 530 miles of shelving is a world-renowned research center for scholars easily accessible to both Congress and the public. Special exhibitions —including a permanent display of the Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed with movable type—make the Library a favorite tourist attraction. First Street and Independence Avenue, SE.

Supreme Court of the United States

“Equal Justice Under Law” is the promise on the portals of the Supreme Court building.Court sessions begin the first Monday in October and continue two weeks per month through April. Courtroom seats are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis when the Court is in session. Twenty-minute courtroom lectures are available every hour on the half-hour when the court is not in session. Group tours are available and must be made in advance. First and East Capitol Streets, NE.

United States Botanic Garden

Located at the base of Capitol Hill, the conservatory features more than 20,000 plants, including exotic flowers and fruit species. First Street and Maryland Avenue, SW.

How Do I Tour the U.S. Capitol and See Congress in Session?

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UPDATE: The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All tours are free and are led by professional tour guides and do not include the Senate and House Galleries. The tour route is subject to change. Note that advance reservations are required for a tour. Visitors enter through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol. Please leave time to go through security and review the U.S. Capitol’s prohibited items list before your visit.

The U.S. Capitol Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and the center of American democracy. The world-famous domed building is home to the United States House of Representatives and Senate; where America’s congressmen and congresswomen conduct business, debate laws and pass bills on behalf of the American people. The U.S. Capitol and U.S. Capitol Visitor Center  is also one of DC’s most popular monuments and museums and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

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How do I arrange a tour of the United States Capitol Building?

Plan your visit in advance! A public tour of the U.S. Capitol is free and open to anyone who makes an advanced reservation, although there are some same-day tickets available by standing in line at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center (note that lines will be long during spring and summer).  We recommend reserving a  reserving a tour date and time .

All tours begin and end at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Inauguration Day).  Tours typically take about 90 minutes and are  fully accessible for people with disabilities.

What will I see on a Capitol tour?

Guided tours begin with a 13-minute intro film, followed stops in the Capitol Rotunda, where guides point out the center point of the District of Columbia, as well as demonstrate the unique acoustical effect where a speaker several yards away can be heard more clearly than a speaker close to the listener. The Capitol Dome is encircled by murals, and the fresco on the eye of the ceiling is called The Apotheosis of Washington showing President Washington rising to the heavens in glory with Liberty and Victory/Fame beside him. Below, on the walls of the Rotunda, are large paintings depicting significant events in American history: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Baptism of Pocohontas, The Embarkation of the Pilgrims, The Landing of Columbus and General George Washington Resigning His Commission. Other stops on the 45-minute walking tour include the Crypt, National Statuary Hall and connecting corridors of the U.S. Capitol, where you’ll see statues representing every state.

Can I see Congress in session?

The guided tour doesn't include the Senate and House galleries. However, visitors can obtain free passes through their congressmen to view both chambers when Congress is in session. International visitors can ask about gallery passes at the House and Senate Appointment Desks on the upper level of the Capitol Visitor Center. When Congress is not in session, the galleries are open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. However, viewing hours are subject to change and are not always the same for the House and Senate galleries. You can check the schedules with your Congressional office when requesting gallery passes. Read more information about  watching Congress in session  and viewing the House and Senate galleries.

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What’s in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center?

You’ll find a cafeteria and gift shop in the Capitol Visitor Center. The gift shop carries merchandise inspired by the art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for continental breakfast and lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you haven’t printed your tour reservation, bring along the number you were assigned. There are free listening devices in multiple languages for international visitors.

How do I get to the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center?

Because there is very little parking, it is best to travel via the  Metro or the DC Circulator. There are three Metro stops within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol: Union Station (Red Line), Capitol South and Federal Center SW (Orange, Silver and Blue lines). The Capitol Visitor Center, which serves as the main public entrance, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First and East Capitol streets.

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Arguably the most magnificent building in Washington, the U.S. Capitol is where visitors go to witness politics in action. Inside, members of both houses of Congress debate and create national policy and law, while visitors explore the building's north and south wings and circular centerpiece: the Rotunda. This iconic hall houses paintings, frescoes and sculptures depicting famous scenes from American history, not to mention an iconic cast-iron dome added to the structure in 1868.

Touring the Capitol is free of charge, but you'll need to make your reservation well in advance to ensure you get a tour slot (you cannot see the Capitol without booking a tour). The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Inauguration Day). The tour does not include the Senate and House of Representatives galleries. Though some travelers express mixed reviews on whether the U.S. Capitol warrants the time and effort spent (both making reservations and going on the actual tour), most agree the site is well worth a visit.

If you're not that stoked about exploring the building's innards, consider taking a stroll outside of the building. It's located on the National Mall nearby the U.S. Botanic Garden and the National Air and Space Museum . The easiest way to reach the Capitol is via the Metro to the Capitol South or Federal Center SW stops (both on the Blue, Silver and Orange lines) or the Union Station stop (on the Red Line). Additionally, there are bike racks outside the Capital Visitor Center and Capital Bikeshare stations nearby. For more information, check out the official U.S. Capitol Visitor Center website .

After you've admired the Capitol, walk along East Capitol Street to the Library of Congress. Comprising three buildings and housing more than 164 million books, manuscripts, sound recordings, pieces of sheet music, maps and photographs, the Library of Congress is the world's largest library, according to Guinness World Records. The most notable building in the trio is the Thomas Jefferson Building, which was completed built in 1897. Here, you'll find an eclectic array of interesting items, such as the Gutenberg Bible, as well as a rotating series of events and exhibitions. You should also take a stroll through the Thomas Jefferson Building's Main Reading Room, which features a grand domed ceiling, mahogany desks and diligent researchers pouring over catalogs and periodic volumes. Visitors typically find the place mightily impressive.

The James Madison Memorial Building and the John Adams Building are mainly used for scholarly research, but the Thomas Jefferson Building welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays). There are no entrance fees for this attraction, but timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance. Events and exhibitions held at the Library of Congress are also complimentary for visitors. To find out more about the Library of Congress, visit the property's website .

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Even if you don't make it to town for the cherry blossoms, you won't want to miss the three major memorials that can be found along the Tidal Basin's shores: the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial . A memorial to Virginia Declaration of Rights author George Mason, also stands nearby.

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U.S. Capitol Tours and Information

U.S. Capitol Tours

The u.s. capitol is now open to public tours. you may visit this page to schedule your tour., reservations are required..

The House and Senate Galleries remain closed to the public.

The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy in the world.

Visitors are welcome to enter the building through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol. You can begin your Capitol experience at the Visitor Center by visiting our temporary exhibits, perusing our Gift Shops or dining in our Restaurant. Please review the U.S. Capitol prohibited items list before your visit.

Guides using translation devices lead foreign language tours each day. Tours in Mandarin and Spanish are offered at 8:40 a.m. Each tour is walk-up only (no advance reservations are accepted). Tours are limited to 50 visitors.

The Capitol Visitor Center, the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street.

All visitors view the historic areas of the Capitol on a guide-led tour. The tour includes visiting the Crypt , the Rotunda , and National Statuary Hall . The tour does not include visiting the Senate and House Galleries , which require separate passes.

The Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors from across the United States and around the world. Identification is not required to enter the Capitol or to enjoy a tour.

All tours, programs and activities are free of charge.

What do you need to know?

Prohibited Items

Capitol visitor policies are designed to keep visitors and staff safe and secure and to preserve the collections, facilities, and historic building and grounds for generations to come.

Before entering the Capitol Visitor Center, all visitors are screened by a magnetometer and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. The following items are strictly prohibited in the Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center:

• Liquid, including water
• Food or beverages of any kind, including fruit and unopened packaged food
• Aerosol containers
• Non-aerosol spray (Prescriptions for medical needs are permitted.)
• Any pointed object, e.g. knitting needles and letter openers (Pens and pencils are permitted.)
• Any bag larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
• Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
• Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
• Knives of any size
• Mace and pepper spray
• Razors and box cutters

Please note that the U.S. Capitol Police are authorized to make exceptions if a prohibited item is determined to be necessary and required to serve childcare, medical or other special needs. If you have questions, please call the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services at 202.224.4048.

The following restrictions apply only when visiting the House and Senate Galleries.

• Battery-operated electronic devices (medical devices are permitted)
• Cans and bottles
• Creams, lotions or perfume
• Packages, briefcases, backpacks or suitcases
• Video recorders or any type of recording device

***Each Gallery operates a checkstand where visitors may store these items securely while they are visiting that Gallery.

***Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Capitol, and food and drink are only allowed in the Capitol Cafe.

Visitors with Disabilities

• All public tours of the Capitol are accessible. The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services (OCAS) can provide tours specifically designed for visitors with disabilities. For information about these tours or any accessibility questions, please call OCAS at 202-224-4048.
• Listening devices with audio description of the orientation film are available at the Information Desks in Emancipation Hall.
• T-coil receivers for use on the tour are available after the conclusion of the orientation film. Request them from Capitol Visitor Center staff once you exit the theater. Standard assisted listening devices are also available. Visitors should check manufacturer product information if they are uncertain if their individual hearing aid is compatible with MyLink t-coil receivers.
• An ASL tour of the Capitol is available here .
• Sign language interpretation for tours is available when booked in advance. Email [email protected] . All films have open captioning.
• Family Restrooms are available throughout the Capitol Visitor Center.
• Service animals are allowed in the Visitor Center and the Capitol.
• A public TTY is located near one of the gift shops on the Upper Level.
• Copies of all Capitol Visitor Center brochures in alternative formats (large print, braille, HTML) are available at the Information Desks.
• Emergency evacuation information for visitors with disabilities is available here .
• Additional information on accessibility in the Capitol and the House and Senate Office Buildings is available at the Architect of the Capitol's Web site here .
• Both the Senate and House have accessible Galleries which include televisions with closed-captioning, as well as assistive listening devices (ALDs). In addition, the Senate has informational materials available in alternative formats.

Visitors Requiring Shuttle Service to the Capitol Visitor Center Entrance

For your convenience, the Capitol Visitor Center provides an on-demand shuttle service for individuals who use manual wheelchairs or who need mobility assistance. The shuttles run from the bus drop-off and pick-up areas on the West side of the Capitol to the Capitol Visitor Center entrance at the center of the Capitol's East Plaza. They operate continuously, as needed, from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Saturday.

Advance reservations are not required for individuals or small groups. However, if you are traveling with a large group requesting mobility assistance, we strongly recommend that you contact the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services at 202.224.4048 prior to your visit. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to help facilitate your request.

Personnel in the kiosks can provide additional information about the service and call a shuttle for you if one isn't already there. The west side kiosk is located near Independence Avenue and First Street SW, across from the U.S. Botanic Garden. The east side kiosk is located near East Capitol Street NE/SE and First Street NE/SE, across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Library of Congress Jefferson Building.

Any CVC staff member in a red shirt, vest or jacket can also answer your questions about the shuttle service, as can staff in the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, 202.224.4048.

Watching Congress in Session

The Senate and House Galleries are open to visitors whenever either legislative body is in session; however the Galleries are not included as part of the U.S. Capitol tour. Passes are required to enter the Galleries. Visitors may obtain Gallery passes from the offices of their senators or representative. International visitors may inquire about Gallery passes at the House and Senate Appointment Desks on the upper level of the Capitol Visitor Center.

When the House of Representatives is not in session, visitors with passes are admitted to the Gallery from 9 a.m. to no later than 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The last entry into the Gallery may be earlier than 4 p.m. based on demand. Visitors are advised to arrive prior to 4 p.m. for the best opportunity to view the Gallery. The House Gallery is closed on holidays and is subject to unplanned, temporary closures when the House is out of session.

The Senate Gallery is open during scheduled recesses of one week or more, and visitors are admitted to the gallery from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. On recess days, the Gallery closes at 4:30 p.m. The Senate Gallery is closed on weekends and holidays (unless the Senate is in session) and during any recess or adjournment of less than one week. For information on whether the Senate Gallery is open, please call 202.224.0057.

Entry to the House and Senate Galleries is through the upper level of the Capitol Visitor Center.

Tips for Visiting the Capitol

The Capitol Visitor Center is usually less crowded on weekday mornings, right after opening at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in a tour of the Capitol, be sure to book one in advance through our  Advance Reservation System  or through the offices of your  Senators  or  Representative .

Come by Public Transportation

Avoid the frustration of looking for a parking spot by taking public transportation to the Capitol. Two Metrorail stops, Union Station and Capitol South, are close by. Additional information on riding Metro is available at the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority homepage  here .

Allow Enough Time

Factor in time to get to the Capitol. No matter your method of transportation, you may find yourself with several blocks of walking to do before you arrive at the Visitor Center. Once at the Capitol, remember that there is an enormous amount to see and do. Your guided tour of the Capitol begins with a 13-minute orientation film and takes about an hour in all. The Capitol Visitor Center also includes a large Exhibition Hall, two Gift Shops and a spacious Cafe.

Visiting with Young Children

Younger children may appreciate some of the excitement of visiting the Capitol such as viewing the Capitol Dome through the large skylights atop the Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall. They may also enjoy the Exhibition Hall and the grounds, especially if you let them and their interests be your guide.

Visiting with Older Children

Get your children interested by talking, reading, and learning about the U.S. Capitol before your visit. Along with this Web site, the  House  and  Senate  also have sites with a rich array of resources. 

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The White   House Announces Public Tours and Media Preview of the White   House Gardens on Mother’s Day   Weekend

The White House will continue the tradition of welcoming members of the public to tour the White House Gardens and South Grounds. This spring the White House Gardens Tour will take place during Mother’s Day Weekend, with tours available to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, May 11 th and Sunday, May 12 th . 

2024 White House Gardens Tour The White House Gardens Tour is free and open to the public; however, a daily timed ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service (NPS) will distribute free, daily timed tickets at a tent stationed outside the White House Visitor Center (1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) each tour day (May 11 th and 12 th ) beginning at 8:30 AM ET, while supplies last. The tour entry point for all guests will be located on 15th Street, NW between E Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW. Advance reservations are not available. The ADA entrance will be located at 15th Street, NW and Alexander Hamilton Place, NW.

Media Preview The White House will host a media preview of the White House Gardens and South Grounds on Friday, May 10 th at 12:30 PM ET. This media preview will be open to pre-credentialed media. For interested media, please RSVP  HERE  by Thursday, May 9 th  at 3:00 PM ET. 

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Taylor Swift is about to go back on tour: Here's what to expect on the Eras Tour in Paris

After a two-month break, Taylor Swift is revitalizing her titanic Eras Tour in Paris, and fans believe there are changes coming to the show.

If you are wondering where she's playing, if there will be changes and how to score tickets, here's everything we know.

And if you're new to the Eras Tour party, you can get caught up on the first 83 shows here .

When does the Eras Tour start again?

Swift kicks off the European leg of her tour on Thursday, May 9, in Paris. She will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, as well, in the City of Light.

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What are Taylor Swift's tour dates in Europe?

There are 69 shows left in the Eras Tour: 51 in Europe, nine in America and nine in Canada.

The European leg stretches from May all the way through a five-night stand at Wembley Stadium in London in mid-August.

See a complete list of international dates here .

After she wraps up in Europe, Swift will stop in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before wrapping up in Canada.

See the remaining U.S. dates here .

What is the Eras Tour set list?

The Eras Tour has featured a massive 45-song set list you can check out here . But speculation is swirling it won't look the same when Swift takes the stage in Paris.

Will Taylor Swift add 'The Tortured Poets Department' to her set list?

The tortured poet has been on hiatus keeping her stamina up by releasing a double album of 31 tracks. The 2-hours-and-2-minutes project broke a number of Billboard records as the superstar did zero press to promote it. Fans flocked to stores and streaming services to listen to all the songs from "Fortnight" to "The Manuscript."

Although the singer has not confirmed whether her 11th era album will be added to her Eras Tour set list, she did post a YouTube shorts video with two scenes that sent Easter egg decoders into a frenzy. In one of the shots, the singer is next to a railing where a "TTPD" logo appears to be (at 0:11). In the succeeding shot, her back-up dancers perform holding canes and wearing top hats, something they have not worn previously.

Swift's dancers and bandmates posted to their Instagram stories as they left for France last week. The singer did not appear at two media events with her boyfriend Travis Kelce: the Kentucky Derby and a Formula 1 race in Miami , Florida. Patrick Mahomes, Kelce's friend and Kansas City's quarterback, attended the car racing spectacular with his wife, Brittany.

Can I still get Eras Tour tickets?

Swift's show is completely sold out in Europe and North America. There are resale sites with tickets, but be wary of scams. The best way to avoid getting swindled is continuously checking links on Swift's website . There are some for resale on the sites verified by her camp.

Singapore was a hotbed for fans who traveled thousands of miles only to get turned away at the venue. In Tokyo and Australia, last-minute ticket drops happened a few days — without announcement — ahead of the shows.

Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis — the three U.S. cities Swift is visiting in the fall — have some of the heftiest price tags with Canada closely behind. In may be cheaper to travel to Warsaw, Poland, or Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Here's a list of cities with the cheapest resale tickets, according to travel website  Islands.com .

10. Vienna, Austria — total average cost: $1,089, safety score: 69.72

9. Cardiff, U.K. — total average cost: $1,061, safety score: 61.83

8. Lyon, France — total average cost: $1,047, safety score: 44.3

7. Lisbon, Portugal — total average cost: $1,028, safety score: 70.15

6. Munich, Germany — total average cost: $1,000, safety score: 78.88

5. Paris, France — total average cost: $971, safety score: 41.83

4. Stockholm, Sweden — total average cost: $935, safety score: 53.86

3. Hamburg, Germany — total average cost: $903, safety score: 57.51

2. Gelsenkirchen, Germany — total average cost: $749, safety score: 51.33

1. Warsaw, Poland — total average cost: $712, safety score: 72.98

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Who are the opening acts?

Paramore launched the Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona, in March 2023, so it's fitting the American rock band is opening the tour's second year. The act will open for Swift for 51 shows across Europe . The band was dubbed the 2024 Record Store Day global ambassador and surprised fans in Nashville the weekend following the release of "The Tortured Poets Department."

When the tour comes back to North America in October , Swift's opening act will be Gracie Abrams.

Where can I watch if I don't have tickets?

The Eras Tour is one of the first tours that has been followed, globally, by thousands of fans on digital platforms. Fans dedicate part of their concert experience to livestreaming as Swift performs. A few Swifties have learned how to host their own shows over social media including Tess Bohne , known as the livestream queen. Bohne goes live for (almost) every show pulling streams from Instagram and TikTok. When a livestream goes down, she fills the time with banter.

On YouTube, user @TaylorSwiftHockeyBro also livestreams the three-hour show, and on Twitch, @folkleric , is a host fans follow.

There is also an app, Swift Alert , that notifies fans who only want to watch certain eras like the acoustic, surprise set. The app sends out push alerts if there are any major announcements.

What secret songs are left?

For the past 83 shows, Swift has played an acoustic set she customizes at each stop with a guitar and piano performance. In 2024, the Eras Tour star added mashups of her songs for each stop. Here are the songs she has yet to perform:

• "Taylor Swift" (debut album): "Mary's Song" and "A Perfectly Good Heart"
• "Fearless": "The Way I Loved You," "Change," "Superstar," "We Were Happy," "That's When," "Don't You" and "Bye Bye Baby"
• "Red": "Girl At Home," "Ronan," "Forever Winter" and "Run"
• "1989": "Sweeter Than Fiction"
• "Reputation": "I Did Something Bad"
• "Lover": "London Boy," "Soon You'll Get Better" and "It's Nice to Have a Friend"
• "Folklore": "Hoax"
• "Evermore": "Happiness" and "Closure"
• "Midnights": "Paris" and "Glitch"
• "The Tortured Poets Department": all 31 tracks

Will Taylor Swift perform in 2025?

There have been many rumors that Swift will continue her show in 2025, but they are only rumors. Nothing has been announced for next year, and as of now, the tour will end in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Dec. 8.

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Every outfit Taylor Swift wears on the Eras Tour, ranked

• Taylor Swift recently kicked off the European leg of The Eras Tour .
• She has worn about 60 different outfits onstage, with unique styles for each album.
• BI's music team ranked them from worst to best, with the original "Lover" bodysuit in the top spot.

The European leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is underway, and the pop star came armed with a new slate of songs and designer outfits.

The Eras Tour is arranged as a retrospective of Swift's career, spanning nearly two decades and 11 studio albums . Swift does several outfit changes during a single concert, and each segment has a unique aesthetic to match the album in question.

We ranked every outfit Swift has worn onstage from worst to best.

60. The surprise song dress in yellow

Each night during the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift performs an acoustic set with two surprise songs .

The dress for this segment is designed for a quick change; Swift slips it over the "1989" outfit while still on stage. It makes sense for the dress to be plain. But it doesn't make sense for the fabric to be the same color as Big Bird.

Frankly, the yellow dress is ugly. It's way too yellow.

59. The surprise song dress in green

The green dress isn't ugly, but it's not especially stunning either.

58. The surprise song dress in pink

The pink dress still isn't anything to write home about, but generally speaking, Swift looks good in pink.

57. The surprise song dress in the other shade of pink

I do appreciate that Swift eschewed the butterfly sleeves and unnecessary ruffles for this updated variant, but this dress still looks like it came from Forever 21.

56. The surprise song dress in blue

Swift wore blue versions of several classic tour looks for the night she announced "1989 (Taylor's Version)."

Blue is the best color for a surprise song dress, purely because it reminds me of Sharpay Evans singing "Bop to the Top."

55. The surprise song dress in the other shade of blue

You know the drill by now. This one is OK, but not great. Mostly it just looks simpler and cheaper than we'd expect from a billionaire — but that's probably aligned with Swift's masterful PR strategy .

54. "1989" in pink and blue

Swift debuted a new collection of designer looks in Nanterre, France , the first stop on the tour's European leg.

The latest "1989" outfit by Roberto Cavalli is a sequined pink top and blue ombré skirt, much like the skater skirts from the album's original era . Unfortunately, this color combo feels juvenile, perhaps because it reminds me of gender reveal parties .

53. "1989" in purple and orange

During her second concert in France, Swift debuted another variation of this look in orange and purple (with mismatched gold and purple shoes). It's not much better than the first version.

True, Swift doesn't look like a cartoon chipmunk in this color combination, but she does somewhat resemble Dora the Explorer , or a Tide Pod .

52. "Folklore" in yellow

The tiered and embroidered " Folklore " outfits, custom-made by Alberta Ferretti , are almost always winners. The flowy style makes Swift look like a friendly witch, much like her recent collaborator Florence Welch , which is a compliment.

However, this one doesn't suit the era's aesthetic one bit. The mismatch is especially glaring during "My Tears Ricochet," which is intended to parallel a funeral procession .

This dress was likely designed to evoke the fusion of "Folklore" and "Evermore" into one segment, which came with Swift's newly altered setlist for the European leg. But still, as we previously established, yellow is not Swift's color. It doesn't work.

51. "Folklore" in pink

Swift unveiled a hot-pink rendition of the woodsy "Folklore" gown during her second show in France.

Much like my previous complaint, this is the wrong color for the sister albums segment of the show.

The songs that populate "Folklore" and "Evermore" are full of yearning, betrayal, regret, depression, and even murder . These are not the hot-girl party bops of "1989" or "Midnights," which call for brighter hues and more pizzazz.

And if you think I'm being too nitpicky, I'll kindly remind you that Swift has embraced each album's individual color theory, down to the official Eras Tour branding .

50. The "Speak Now" ballgown that's growing mushrooms

The flowers plopped all over this dress are flimsy and unpleasant-looking. I would be glad to never see it again.

49. The "Red" romper

Honestly, Swift's outfits never slay during the "Red" segment, but the ombre romper is the worst offender. It's not terrible, but it doesn't do anything for her.

48. The "All Too Well" jacket

Swift dons glittery, floor-grazing outerwear to perform " All Too Well (10 Minute Version) ," which helps make the "Red" segment a bit more sophisticated — though it doesn't match the somber vibe of the song. I much preferred the sleek look that Swift wore to perform the song on "Saturday Night Live."

47. The "22" shirt

There are five versions of this shirt, inspired by an outfit worn by Swift in the "22" music video: "A lot going on at the moment," "We are never getting back together like ever," "Who's Taylor Swift anyway? Ew," "This is not Taylor's Version," and, most recently, "I bet you think about me." The shirt is always paired with a black bowler hat.

The look doesn't exactly scream high fashion, but it gets extra points for the nostalgia factor. The hat is ugly, but it gets even more extra points for the cuteness factor, since Swift always gives it to a special fan in the crowd .

46. The "Fearless" dress in gold

This is a custom Roberto Cavalli dress , embellished with Swarovski crystals, but somehow it looks like a stringy array of ramen noodles .

45. The "Fearless" dress in silver

Silver is slightly better than gold, but the tassels still look like octopus tentacles.

44. The cupcake-shaped "Speak Now" ballgown

It's too puffy!

43. The "Karma" jacket in pink

It's too pink!

42. "Midnights" in pink and purple

This is a much nicer shade of pink.

41. "Midnights" in blue and purple

Blue makes sense for " Midnights ," especially because the standard album cover features a light-blue font.

40. "Midnights" with extra sparkles

This version of the T-shirt dress is slightly elevated, with multicolored gems scattered across the fabric.

39. The "Lavender Haze" look

The fuzzy coat that opens the "Midnights" segment is a reference to the "Lavender Haze" music video . This connection is most obvious when Swift wears the opalescent T-shirt dress underneath.

It kind of looks like Swift skinned a Muppet to make this coat, but don't worry: she confirmed in a behind-the-scenes clip  that she would never wear real fur.

38. The "Karma" jacket in blue

Blue-on-blue is a logical combo for the closing number, if a little predictable.

37. The "Karma" jacket with extra colors

The multicolored fringe is a little chaotic, but it's a fun way to spice things up for the final song of the evening.

36. The "Karma" jacket in magenta

The contrast between Swift's bright skin, dark-blue bodysuit, and hot-pink fringe is very compelling.

35. The "Tortured Poets" gown

I can imagine the new outfit for " The Tortured Poets Department " segment is designed to look like a "crumpled-up piece of paper lying here," evoking both the tragedy of " All Too Well " and the dark-academia aesthetic of the album itself.

It's a solid concept, but I'm sorry: I simply cannot support Swift's obsession with high-low mullet dresses . I thought we left this trend behind in 2010.

Worse still, the lyrics scrawled on the fabric ("I love you, it's ruining my life," from the single " Fortnight ") make it look like Swift is wearing a high-school theater costume, not a couture Vivienne Westwood gown.

34. The "Tortured Poets" military jacket

Swift adds a military jacket atop her "Tortured Poets" gown to sing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," an impassioned performance that casts Swift as a soldier on the front lines of a battlefield. The look is still a little corny, but at least it fully embraces the theatrical costume vibe.

33. The "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" outfit

After singing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," Swift and her dancers perform a brief skit, in which Swift is forced to strip off her dress, put on heels, and smile through the pain.

The onstage outfit change yields a neutral-colored bralette and matching high-waisted bottoms. During night one in France, the set was black, topped with a gold duster . For the second show, it was all white with silver accents .

These ensembles recall the jackets and two-piece sets from The 1989 World Tour, combined with the ringmaster motif from the "Red" era.

At the time, Swift was battling an eating disorder and often feared she might faint onstage.

While the new Eras Tour outfit is relatively simple, this callback adds an extra layer of poignance to Swift's performance of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart."

32. The classic "Evermore" dress

For the majority of the US leg, Swift only had one look for the " Evermore " segment: a mustard-yellow dress that screams cottagecore. It's cute but nothing particularly special, and it has grown a little dull over time.

Note: There is a slightly less saturated version of this dress, but they're so similar, they don't warrant separate entries on this list.

31. The bronze "Evermore" dress

Swift has only worn this alternate "Evermore" dress a handful of times, but it made for a nice change of pace — and the deep, sparkling bronze compliments the moody, wintery vibe of songs like "'Tis the Damn Season," "Champagne Problems," and "Tolerate It." 

30. The "Speak Now" ballgown in gold

The ballgown is a callback to the Speak Now World Tour, when Swift wore sparkly gowns while singing "Enchanted." For The Eras Tour, Swift pumped up the drama with voluminous skirts and embroidered jewels.

The gold version is fine, but looks slightly cheaper than its counterparts — like an extravagant prom dress. 

29. The "Speak Now" ballgown in silver

Instead of muted gold, silver offers a lovely contrast with the purple visuals of "Speak Now."

28. The "Speak Now" ballgown in pink

The baby-pink version of the "Speak Now" ballgown is the best among the original set of options, with its flattering neckline and strips of sparkles that resemble falling rain.

27. The "Fearless" dress with metallic fringe

The newest "Fearless" look that Swift debuted in France is a solid, mid-tier choice. It's much better than the era's stringy options, though it doesn't measure up to the original fringed mini dress.

26. The "Lover" bodysuit with purple tassels

The deep purple hue made for an exciting change when Swift debuted this look in East Rutherford, New Jersey — but the tassels throw off the whole effect. They make the bodysuit look cheaper than it is.

25. "1989" in orange

The orange set is nice, but it's the weakest link of the original Roberto Cavalli sets (and signals that she'll wear the yellow surprise-song dress. Yuck).

Maybe it's a subtle Easter egg for "Karma," the rumored album that Swift scrapped in between "1989" and "Reputation." (In the music video for "The Man," the word is graffitied on the wall in orange paint.)

24. "1989" in green

The green is prettier than orange, but not as pretty as pink.

23. "1989" in pink

Although hot pink isn't quite right for the overall vibe of "1989," it does pair well with the girlish charm of "Blank Space" and the fiery passion of "Bad Blood."

22. "1989" in blue

After 26 concerts, we finally got to see Swift perform songs from "1989" wearing the album's distinctive color. This glittering blue set recalls the New York City skyline that inspired Swift's iconic pop songs.

21. The "Midnights" bodysuit with millennial charm

The newest edition of the "Midnights" bodysuit was designed by Zuhair Murad. It subtly evokes millennial fashion trends with a halter neckline, waist slits, and a chevron-esque pattern.

20. The "Midnights" bodysuit with cutouts

This version of the "Midnights" bodysuit, which Swift debuted in Los Angeles, is likely designed to resemble an outfit that Swift wore during the 1989 World Tour .

It's one of her most daring looks yet , but the sheer patches in the abdomen look a little misplaced.

19. The "Lover" bodysuit in blue and yellow

The glitzy "Lover" bodysuits, custom-made by Versace, are always gorgeous. But there's something slightly off about the blue-and-yellow color combination. The tones are too muted to complement the show's opening visuals.

18. The "Lover" bodysuit in orange and pink

In theory, this is a strong color combo; it reminds me of a sunset. But in reality, the bodysuit is just slightly too orange.

17. "The Man" blazer in orange

Swift slips a bedazzled blazer over her "Lover" bodysuit to perform "The Man" and "You Need to Calm Down." The latest iteration is a pretty pale orange, though it doesn't feel as powerful as the other options.

16. "The Man" blazer in silver

The glittering silver blazer was the first costume change ever seen during The Eras Tour. With the matching red-bottomed Christian Louboutin boots, it remains an effective mix of elements.

15. "The Man" blazer in black

We all love the silver blazer, but the black blazer is extremely hot.

14. "Folklore" in blue

The sheer, baby-blue cape sleeves are gorgeous, but this color isn't quite the right fit for "Folklore," which is not a blue-sounding album in the slightest.

13. "Folklore" in purple

"Folklore" isn't a purple-sounding album either, but this dress does look like something a young widow might wear in a Jane Austen film adaptation , so it works.

12. "Folklore" in cream

Cream is a fitting color for "Folklore," an album that evokes earthy and neutral tones.

11. "Folklore" with lace

This is only slightly different from "Folklore" in cream, but the lace adds a new edge — romantic and old-timey, well-suited for the "pioneer woman in a forbidden love affair" that Swift imagined while she was writing these songs.

10. The "Speak Now" ballgown in blue

Although blue is not the traditional "Speak Now" color, everything about this dress is truly stunning, from the floral details to the elegant train.

Plus, the color recalls a sky-blue ballgown that Swift wore during the original "Speak Now" tour in 2011 , giving this look an extra layer of nostalgic charm.

9. The "Speak Now" ballgown with embellishments

There aren't any official photos yet of the newest "Speak Now" look, which Swift debuted in France. But according to photos shared by fans online, it's the best one yet.

The skirt has just enough volume to look elegant instead of puffy — while the gown's delicate, glittering details evoke a similar dress that Swift wore to perform "Enchanted" in 2011 , which is currently on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville .

8. The original "Midnights" bodysuit

The navy bodysuit is an Eras Tour classic, dark and twinkling like midnight rain. It's an almost-perfect choice to close the show.

7. "Folklore" in green

Out of all the flowy "Folklore" gowns, green is the best fit for the album's aura. It makes Swift look like a woodland fairy.

6. The original "Fearless" dress

Swift's flapper-inspired dress is ideal for performing classics like "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story." The fringe is fun and youthful, just like the original "Fearless" era, but paired with knee-high boots, it's still chic and modern.

In fact, according to Vogue , the dress is designed to resemble a similar Roberto Cavalli dress that Swift wore during her original "Fearless" tour.

"We chose a beautiful champagne color, which is very Taylor," designer Fausto Puglisi told the magazine.

5. The only "Reputation" outfit

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The one-legged "Reputation" jumpsuit, also by Roberto Cavalli, is bold and sexy with a hint of danger, just like the album itself . Puglisi described it as "more of a badass, rock and roll look."

4. The scalloped "Midnights" bodysuit

There is something especially ethereal about this version of the classic "Midnights" bodysuit, custom-made by Oscar de la Renta.

The blue has a slightly warmer, richer tone — a better match for Swift's ocean eyes and pinkish undertones than navy — and the scalloped detailing on the bodice is exquisite up close. Paired with Swift's now-signature garter, this look is a total knockout.

3. "The Man" blazer in hot pink

Swift looks like a Barbie come to life in this version of the blazer, which she debuted onstage in Argentina. It also gives her performance of "The Man" a flirty, feminine edge.

2. The "Lover" bodysuit in pink and red

Swift also debuted this pink version of her opening look in Argentina. The gorgeous combination of shades, from baby pink to strawberry and fuchsia, compliments the tone of songs like "Cruel Summer" and "Lover."

1. The original "Lover" bodysuit

This was the first outfit Swift wore when she arrived on the Eras Tour stage back in March, and to this day, it remains the best.

The blue, purple, and pink gems create the perfect color combo, especially suited for the warmth and whimsy of the "Lover" era.

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Taylor Swift Eras tour adds Tortured Poets Department and combines Folklore and Evermore eras – as it happened in Paris

Join us live as the epic show begins again at La Défense Arena in Paris

• Read more: Taylor Swift debuts new tracks as she returns to The Eras Tour
• 3d ago End Game
• 3d ago The missing songs
• 3d ago Eras Tour Europe: the new setlist
• 3d ago First Europe show ends
• 3d ago On to Midnights...
• 3d ago It's the acoustic set
• 3d ago Taylor moves to I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
• 3d ago Taylor sings The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
• 3d ago Taylor sings Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
• 3d ago Taylor performs But Daddy I Love Him
• 3d ago Taylor moves to The Tortured Poets Department
• 3d ago On to 1989!
• 3d ago Evermore and Folklore eras combined.
• 3d ago On to Folklore
• 3d ago Another shift, with several Folklore songs skipped
• 3d ago Reputation
• 3d ago Another change: Long Live skipped
• 3d ago Taylor sings epic 10-minute All Too Well
• 3d ago International crowd in Paris
• 3d ago Moving on to the Red era
• 3d ago Second setlist change: Red instead of Evermore!
• 3d ago Taylor moves to Fearless era
• 3d ago First setlist change…
• 3d ago Lover Era
• 3d ago Taylor Swift appears on stage
• 3d ago How will tonight’s performance differ from earlier performances?
• 3d ago Paramore on stage
• 3d ago 'The tour will be different,' Paris arena official says
• 3d ago French fans in the merch line
• 3d ago Welcome to the blog

Eras Tour Europe: the new setlist

Will this be the new lineup for this leg of the show? Time will tell, but here’s what we witnessed in Paris tonight.

Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince

Cruel Summer

You Need to Calm Down

You Belong With Me

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

I Knew You Were Trouble

All Too Well (10-minute version)

… Ready For It?

Don’t Blame Me

Look What You Made Me Do

Folklore/Evermore

Now combined as one Era

champagne problems

illicit affairs

my tears ricochet

Blank Space

Shake It Off

Wildest Dreams

The Tortured Poets Department

But Daddy I Love Him

So High School

Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?

The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

I Can Do It With A Broken Heart

Surprise songs

Paris (from Midnights)

loml (from TTPD)

Lavender Haze

Midnight Rain

Vigilante Shit

Thanks so much to everyone who followed the blog, to the fans in Paris who shared their thoughts throughout the day and to the readers who sent tips. It’s been a memorable evening.

Special thanks to the Guardian’s head of digital (live) Claire Phipps , a fellow Swiftie.

You can read more about tonight’s show here:

Taylor has three more nights at Paris La Défense Arena before heading to Stockholm, Lisbon and Madrid in the coming weeks.

1/4 ✅ Thank you @taylorswift13 🥹💖 #ParisTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/KKF3X4rlUA — Paris La Défense Arena (@ParisLaDefArena) May 9, 2024

The missing songs

To make way for seven new performances of songs from The Tortured Poets Department, some songs that previously were staples of the Eras tour weren’t there tonight and presumably have now disappeared from the setlist … for now.

The Archer (from Lover era)

Long Live (from Speak Now era)

the 1 (from folklore era)

the last great american dynasty (from folklore era)

’tis the damn season (from evermore era)

tolerate it (from evermore era)

Thanks to Phoebe Woodward for compiling this list.

Catch up here on Taylor’s performance of the song Paris… in Paris!

🚨| Taylor Swift performing "Paris" for the first time ever in Paris! #ParisTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/eQOCYAAm6p — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) May 9, 2024

Fans will certainly be analysing this evening’s performance for some time.

New setlist, new performances, new outfits – while some songs were cut.

First Europe show ends

“I love you so much,” Taylor tells the crowd in the Paris arena, closing the first night of the Europe leg of her Eras tour, where she revamped her setlist and performed new music for the first time.

Taylor is singing Karma.

‘Cause karma is my boyfriend Karma is a god Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend Karma’s a relaxing thought Aren’t you envious that for you it’s not? Sweet like honey, karma is a cat Purring in my lap ‘cause it loves me Flexing like a goddamn acrobat Me and karma vibe like that

We’re on the last song :(

“This has been an unforgettable night in Paris, we love you so much!” Taylor tells the audience.

We’re close to the end of the show…

Taylor is now singing Mastermind. Love these lyrics:

What if I told you none of it was accidental And the first night that you saw me, nothing was gonna stop me? I laid the groundwork and then, just like clockwork The dominoes cascaded in a line

“So on the weekends She don’t dress for friends Lately she’s been dressing for revenge”

She’s moved to Vigilante Shit.

And here’s footage from the earlier TTDP set:

🚨| Taylor Swift performing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Liver" on 'The Eras Tour' #ParisTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/c4OI2lkcl9 — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) May 9, 2024

Midnight Rain is up now.

“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me At tea time, everybody agrees I’ll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero”

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Mortgage Fraudster Who Served 13 Years in $55M Scheme Now Helps Fight Scammers

In the late ’90s, Matthew Cox was 29 and starting a new job as a mortgage broker in Tampa, FL, when he committed his first act of mortgage fraud by erasing a borrower’s late payment history from a loan application.

His schemes multiplied quickly. From doctoring loan application information for clients, he went on to mastermind an elaborate series of schemes involving stolen and fabricated identities, phony appraisals, home title theft , and mortgage frauds totaling some $55 million in illicit gains.

After a stint on the Secret Service’s Most Wanted List and the national notoriety of a “Dateline” episode about his crimes, it all came crashing down on Cox with an arrest, guilty plea, and prison sentence in 2007.

While serving time in federal prison, Cox agreed to help the government train mortgage brokers and loan officers to spot potential fraud. Following his release in 2019, he hosts a true-crime podcast, “ Inside True Crime .” He also works as a paid spokesman for Home Title Lock, a company that monitors for deed fraud and helps homeowners respond.

In a recent phone interview with Realtor.com®, Cox said he regrets the disruption and expense his crimes generated in the lives of the everyday homeowners who fell victim to his identity theft and forgery schemes.

“That’s something that bothers me,” says Cox, now 54.

In one case, while he was on the run from the FBI, Cox stole the identity of his landlord in the Atlanta suburbs and filed forged documents claiming that the mortgage on the home had been satisfied. Using the landlord’s stolen identity, Cox then took out three new loans against the property totaling $329,000, maxed out credit cards he’d also opened under the stolen identity, and skipped town.

“Let’s face it, if Countrywide Bank lost $2 million … I don’t lose an ounce of sleep,” he says. “But [the Georgia landlord] didn’t do anything to deserve what happened to him. The biggest mistake he made was crossing my path.”

Ultimately, the landlord wasn’t on the hook for the fraudulent loans in his name, Cox says, but straightening out the mess probably caused him “two months of sleepless nights” and significant legal fees.

“I’m sure that the anxiety that he felt was overwhelming, and he’s just one of several people that that happened to,” says Cox of the fallout from his crimes.

From art student to con artist

Cox grew up in Florida and studied sculpture at the University of South Florida, where he graduated with a degree in fine arts.

After bouncing around several entry-level jobs without much success, he landed at a Tampa mortgage brokerage that catered to prospective homebuyers with subprime credit scores.

There, Cox was tasked with preparing loan applications for customers and matching them with a loan for which they qualified. In exchange, he charged a broker’s fee—and sometimes took points on the loan for charging borrowers a higher interest rate than the lowest for which they qualified.

That practice, known as a “yield spread premium,” has since been banned by federal regulation.

Raking in thousands in fees on every successful mortgage deal, Cox turned to fraud almost immediately. To ensure his clients’ loan applications were accepted, he began forging documents such as employment records and bank statements.

Eventually, Cox was creating entirely fictional identities, along with fake companies to employ them and phony banks to generate account statements.

“The fine arts degree helped me create the illusions that I used to further my scams, whether it was the illusion that this person was a real individual, or he had a bank where he had accounts,” recalls Cox. “It helped me create documents, anything to support what I needed in order to get a loan from a bank.”

Cox was first convicted of low-level mortgage fraud in 2002 and sentenced to probation. But after being caught once, his schemes only grew larger and more elaborate.

“Instead of doing the right thing and going and getting a job selling used cars, I committed a much larger fraud,” he says. “It was a combination of identity theft, title theft, and bank fraud.”

A scammer repents

In 2004, Cox went on the run after again coming under investigation for mortgage fraud in Tampa. After a fraud spree spanning Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina, he was arrested in late 2006 in Nashville, TN.

Facing more than 400 years in prison, he negotiated a plea deal. His original sentence of 26 years in prison was eventually cut in half, due to his cooperation in a separate case and his agreement to help create fraud training materials for the federal government. Cox was released from prison in 2019 after serving nearly 13 years.

Since his guilty plea, Cox says he’s reformed and has turned his unusual talents to fighting fraud. Through Home Title Lock, he promotes a vital defense against the type of deed scams he used to perpetrate.

“This is going to sound like a shameless pitch, but have your title monitored,” he says when asked what homeowners can do to protect themselves from deed fraud. “They will help you contact the authorities so that you can specifically explain what happened, and they’ll hire a real estate attorney in your area to correct the problem.”

Home Title Lock, which costs $20 per month, is a service that monitors property titles for any transfers, and handles the legal fees involved in resolving any fraudulent transfer.

However, a growing number of U.S. counties and cities allow homeowners to sign up for free title monitoring. And the right kind of title insurance, which requires only a one-time fee, will handle the legal side of responding to title fraud.

Home Title Lock, which is marketed heavily to seniors, has come under scrutiny in several jurisdictions, including in Texas, where in January 2023 the attorney general’s office opened a civil investigation into the company for potentially misleading consumers.

“If Home Title Lock is misrepresenting its services or the need for its services, I will put a stop to its unlawful behavior,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a statement at the time. It’s unclear whether that investigation is ongoing. Paxton’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

On the other hand, David Fleck , a real estate fraud attorney, tells Realtor.com that Home Title Lock deserves credit for raising public awareness about home title theft “better than any government-issued public service announcement ever could.”

“Every property owner in the United States needs to be aware of how easy it is to file fraudulent deeds,” says Fleck in an email. “As a former prosecutor who has battled this crime since 2003, I can tell you that every homeowner owes the founder of Home Title Lock, Harish Chopra , a debt of gratitude.”

Fleck, the founder of another deed fraud prevention service called Veritable Data Solutions, says that title monitoring of some kind should be “mandatory” for elderly relatives with in-home caregivers.

“The vast overwhelming majority of caregivers are good people, but as in any population, there are some unscrupulous characters, and they are often the people you least suspect,” says Fleck. “A title monitoring service, whether provided by the county or by Home Title Lock, will give you some peace of mind about your elderly relative’s property (i.e., your inheritance).”

Cox himself admits that title monitoring alone cannot prevent scammers from filing a fraudulent deed in the first place.

“With your credit, you can lock your credit so that nobody can pull it. You can’t do that with a title. … They can’t lock it down,” he says. “As long as the [forged] document looks correct, and it’s notarized and all the signatures are in the right spot, they have to record it. There’s nothing they can do.”

Keith Griffith is a journalist at Realtor.com. He covers the housing market and real estate trends.

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