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The attorney becomes a direct agent of underwriter (United General Title Insurance Company or Commonwealth/Land Title Insurance Co.) with support services agreement provided by Heritage Title Company (HTC).
Fee
There is no fee to join.
Liability
The Attorney becomesa free-standing, authorized agent with full support of both the underwriter, and servicer, HTC. The Agent can count on informed support and advice from our title insurance experts.
Licensing
The Attorney is required to submit an application which is reviewed by the underwriter for approval. Simultaneously with the application, the attorney receives the following: 1) an Agency Agreement between you and underwriter; 2) a Support Services Agreement between you and Heritage; and 3) an application for registration as a title insurance agent.
These forms will be executed, notarized and submitted through Heritage to the underwriter. From application to licensing, the process will take about 30 days.
Ordering Title Support Services
Orders are placed on line at
www.heritagetitlecompany.com
or via facsimile at 773 545 8298.
Orders can be processed by you as an Attorney Agent once you are in receipt of a fully executed Agency Agreement from the underwriter, and a Certificate of Registration is issued to you by the Department of Financial Institutions.
Examining Title
Within three-four days after the order is placed, the Attorney Agent will receive a search package which includes the examination worksheet/abstract and support documents to be used by the Agent to determine the insurability of title. Your completed Title examination must be returned to Heritage Title to allow us to process your title commitment.
Closings
Closings will be conducted by Heritage Title Company. The Attorney Agent is responsible for handling all clearance and waiving exceptions on title commitment at closing. The Agent also directs the issuance of policies.
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