Our serviced Attorneys become an agent of our underwriter (Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company) with support services agreement provided by HTC Title Services, Inc.
Fee
There is no fee to join.
Liability
The Attorney becomes a free standing authorized agent with full support of both the underwriter and HTC Title Services, Inc. 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;
- An Agency Agreement between the Attorney and the underwriter;
- A Support Services Ageement between the Attorney and HTC Title Services, Inc.;
- An application for registration as a title insurance agent.
These forms will be executed, notarized and submitted through HTC Title Services, Inc. to the underwriter(s). From application to licensing, the process will take about 30 days.
Orders can be processed by an Attorney Agent once you are in receipt of a fully executed Agency agreement from the underwriter and a Certificate of Registration issued by the Department of Financial Institutions.
Examining Title
Within three to four days after placing an order, 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. The Agent's completed title examination must be returned to HTC Title Services, Inc. to allow us to process the title commitment.
Closings
Closing will be conducted by HTC Title Services, Inc. The Attorney Agent is responsible for handling all clearance and waiving exceptions on the title commitment at closing. The Agent also directs the issuance of policies. Ordering Title Support Services Orders may be placed online via our PaperLess Closer Link or via fax at 773.545.8298