Title Officer

Job description

Summary: Searches public records and examines titles to determine legal condition of property title by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Examines and analyzes chains of title and records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, and plat and map books to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property. Copies and summarizes recorded documents such as mortgages, trust deeds, contracts and easements affecting condition of title to property. Analyzes recorded documents and prepares title commitments outlining restrictions and actions required to clear title. Prices commitments, endorsements, policies and credits using appropriate schedules of fees and charges. Performs “file maintenance.” Responds to phone calls and written requests from customers and performs updates and makes changes in accordance with these requests within the guidelines set forth by the underwriter. Reviews documents and performs “date-down” prior to approving the recording of original documents. Prepares appropriate write-ups for title insurance policies. Participates in bu...