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of internet books that say title searching is an easy business; one you can learn practically overnight from a book; and that you can make your money back on your first search! Competent title searching is an art form that requires a significant amount of legal knowledge of real estate law, state and federal law and local public records.
Title Searchers would be well advised to apprentice for experience, and in the author’s opinion, should carry insurance for errors and omissions.
In most states, a title agent must be licensed. Title Insurance Underwriters often assist their Agents with the paperwork. In some states, there is a licensing exam, but other states have none. Generally, you can obtain license information on your State Department of Commerce web site, or Insurance Commissioner web site.
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