Unauthorized Practice of Law in Ohio

Overview

Attorney involvement is not required for most aspects of title insurance transactions in Ohio except for document preparation.

Attorney Title Certifications

Attorney Title Certifications are not required and not commonly used in Ohio.

Attorney Title Opinions

Attorney Title Opinions are not required and not commonly used in Ohio.

Document Preparation

• Deeds must be prepared by attorneys in Ohio.

Closings and Escrow

Closings are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Ohio.

Parties to a closing are not required to be represented by attorneys in Ohio.

Disbursement

Disbursement of files in Ohio is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.

Recording

Document recording in Ohio is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.

Cross-References

• Ohio
• Unauthorized Practice of Law