Title Insurance Checklist (Owner's Policy Requirements)

Summary

This owner's title insurance requirements checklist sets forth some of the items that a purchaser acquiring commercial real estate should require in its owner's title insurance policy. An attorney should use this checklist in conjunction with their review of the title commitment, preliminary title report, pro forma title policy, and survey. Note that this checklist is not exhaustive of all of the requirements needed in an owner's title insurance policy. Requirements will vary depending on a number of factors such as the size and complexity of the transaction, the nature of the property being purchased, and the location of the property. In addition, the coverage and endorsements available for an owner's title insurance policy will vary from state to state.