Unauthorized Practice of Law in Pennsylvania
Contents
Overview
Attorney involvement is not required for most aspects of title insurance transactions in Pennsylvania.
Sources
- 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 2524 (current statute)
- 17 P.S. § 1609 and 46 P.S. § 558 (prior statutes).
- La Brum v. Com. Title Co. of Philadelphia, 358 Pa. 239, 56 A.2d 246 (1948)
Title Searching and Examination
Title Searches and Title Examinations are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Document Preparation
Title companies and their agents in Pennsylvania may prepare standardized document forms such as deeds and other documents in connection with the issuance of a title insurance policy.
Closings and Escrow
Closings are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Parties to a closing are not required to be represented by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Disbursement
Disbursement of files in Pennsylvania is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.
Recording
Document recording in Pennsylvania is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.
