Unauthorized Practice of Law in Pennsylvania
Contents
Overview
Attorney involvement is not required for any 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
Title Searches are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Title Examination
Title Examinations is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Attorney Title Certifications
Attorney Title Certifications are not required in Pennsylvania.
Attorney Title Opinions
Attorney Title Opinions are not required 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 without the involvement of an attorney.
Closing 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 is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Recording
Document recording is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Pennsylvania.
