Title Typist

Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration, preparing rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.

Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.

Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.

Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.

Prepare real estate closing statements, using knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.

Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.

Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.

Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.

Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.

Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.