In Palm Beach County, the seller of the property chooses the closing / title agent.
In Palm Beach County, the seller of the property chooses the closing / title agent.
A title search report is essentially a snapshot of the property's ownership history. It includes information on the current owner, any outstanding mortgages or liens on the property, and any easements or encumbrances that may be attached to it. In Florida, a title search is done by a licensed real estate attorney.
The party paying is typically the one who gets to choose the service provider. In most Florida counties, the payer is typically the seller, although there are certainly exceptions, including Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier and Sarasota counties where the buyer typically pays the title insurance.
In most Florida counties, the practice dictates that the buyer typically selects the title company in Florida. This is because, in such cases, the buyer assumes the responsibility for paying for title insurance.
Acquiring a Title In Florida, to obtain a certificate of title you must, at minimum, have the following: Proof of identity: A driver license or identification card from any state, or a passport. Identification must be current and valid. Proof of ownership: A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or out-of-state title.
If you have lost, misplaced or need to print your electronic Florida Title, please complete the Online Application to Print or Replace a Florida Title or visit any of our locations. For requirements on replacing a paper Florida Title, read our duplicate title publication.
You can electronically record documents online (eRecording) or you can bring your original documents to the Main Courthouse, South County Courthouse, North County Courthouse, West County Courthouse, Royal Palm Beach branch or mail your documents.
Before the Sale Additionally, for a sale to be legal in Florida, the seller must transfer the title to the buyer. If the title was paper, and it has been lost or misplaced, the seller must apply for a duplicate title before selling the vehicle.
In Palm Beach County, the seller of the property chooses the closing / title agent.