How do I confirm a domain transfer is in my name?

I'm buying an established website, domain & software. After the transaction, how to I can confirm ,without a doubt, that it is my name?
Serious reply's only. You don't have to be rock solid on an answer, as I will take all advice to follow.
Thank You
I will be here refreshing the page often & I WILL a best answer

2010-02-28T16:40:55Z

Thank You Q
The registrant is going through http://domainsbyproxy.com so the owners name, mine or theirs, will not show up on the whois data base.
I will go there now & try to sign up. Does that seem the route I should go?
Any additional info on this will be very welcome.
Thanks Again

Freedom2010-02-28T16:12:27Z

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check samspade.org you should be the registrant.