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Title in a Minute with Shawn Tidwell

The Library

The reference shelf behind the minute.

State-by-state rules, endorsement explanations and national updates, written in plain English for title staff, paralegals and associates.

State Library

51 state files with an interactive lien map: liens, recording, future advances, subdivision and premiums.

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Endorsement Library

118 ALTA endorsement forms explained, searchable by number or keyword.

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50-State Compare

Seven topics across every state in one sortable table.

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Glossary

94 title terms in plain English.

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National Bulletins

ALTA form and policy changes and survey standards. Coming soon.

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Ask an Underwriting Question

An educational question desk for title issues. Coming soon.

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