Legal document affirming that a property title is clear and marketable.
A written statement as to the status of title to a property, given by a title company or an attorney, but does not offer the protection given by title insurance.
A formal analysis and certification, usually provided by an attorney or title company representative, that confirms the validity of a title to a property. For more information, see the "Marketable Title " and "Title and title insurance " articles in the "Real Estate In-Depth" section.
Written opinion of the status of title to a property, given by an attorney or title company. This certificate does not offer the protection given by title insurance. Also known as "Certificate of Title."
An opinion of the marketability of a title given by an attorney based on the abstract of title. ( See abstract of title )
A certificate, generally from an attorney, as to the validity of the title of property being sold.
An attorney's evaluation of the condition of the title to a parcel of land after his examination of the abstract of title to the land.
A formal statement by an attorney regarding the status of a title after examination of the chain of title
An evaluation of the condition of title to a parcel of land given by an attorney. This is determined after his/her examination of the "abstract of title" to the property.
A certification, usually from an attorney, as to the validity of title to property being sold, after examining the abstract of title. The opinion of title is essential to obtaining title insurance, a mortgage or to the transfer of title.
An opinion by a person competent in examining titles, usually a title attorney, as to the status of the title of a property.
