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Only licensed underwritten title companies and licensed title insurance companies can issue title insurance. There is no state requirement for the involvement of an attorney, abstractor or other special professional. “Professionals” may be retained to provide information to underwritten title companies or title insurance companies but cannot issue title insurance.
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Title and escrow companies are permitted to prepare “form” documents but otherwise legal documents must be prepared by an attorney.
  
 
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Revision as of 12:33, 14 December 2014

Search/Exam

  • Minimum Search Requirements Recent records only
  • Plant or other search restrictions Yes
  • Additional Requirements for REO Searches N/A
  • Foreclosure Checklist N/A
  • Special Searches Required (Code, HOA, Utilities)?
  • Survey Requirements
    • Purchase – No
    • Refinance – No
  • UPL Hot Button Issues None


UPL

Only licensed underwritten title companies and licensed title insurance companies can issue title insurance. There is no state requirement for the involvement of an attorney, abstractor or other special professional. “Professionals” may be retained to provide information to underwritten title companies or title insurance companies but cannot issue title insurance.

Title and escrow companies are permitted to prepare “form” documents but otherwise legal documents must be prepared by an attorney.

Vesting

Property Tax

Mortgage/Transfer Tax

Spousal Joinder Requirements/Homestead

Power Of Attorney

Construction Liens

Foreclosure Review

Instrument Requirements

Who May Serve As Trustee On Deed Of Trust

Time Limitations

  • US Judgment Liens 20 years, renewable for 20 years
  • State Court Judgment Liens 10 years
  • Federal Tax Liens 10 years (+30 days); can be refiled
  • State Tax Liens 10 years
  • Estate Tax Lien Federal 10 years
  • State Inheritance Tax Liens
  • Mechanics Liens 90 days
  • Financing Statements
  • Mortgages
  • HOA Liens
  • Condominium assessments
  • Child Support Liens


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