Unauthorized Practice of Law in Alabama
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Overview
Attorney involvement is not required for most aspects of title insurance transactions in Alabama except for document preparation.
Sources
- Ala. Code § 34-3-6
- Coffee County Abstract and Title Co. v. State, 445 So. 2d 852 (Ala. 1983)
- Land Title Co. of Alabama v. State ex rel. Porter, 299 So. 2d 289 (Ala. 1974)
Title Searching and Examination
Title Searches and Title Examinations are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Alabama.
Document Preparation
- Deeds, Mortgages, and other documents must be prepared by attorneys in Alabama.
- Simple Affidavits may be prepared by title companies and their agents.
Closings and Escrow
Closings are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Alabama.
Parties to a closing are not required to be represented by attorneys in Alabama.
Disbursement
Disbursement of files in Alabama is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.
Recording
Document recording in Alabama is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.
Other
N/A.
