Maryland Title Examiner
Core
Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties.
Role type
Title Examiner
Builds
Initial title commitment documentation and reports
Domain
Real Estate / Title Insurance
Required skills
Title examination, Abstracting records, Analytical review, Research and investigation, Problem-solving, Legal terminology knowledge
Preferred skills
Maryland title examination experience, State licensing, MS Office proficiency
Responsibilities
Examine chain of title for residential title orders; Abstract and analyze records (mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plat and map books) to determine ownership and legal restrictions; Resolve issues such as missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information in title documentation; Prepare initial title commitment documentation based on procedural guidelines; Review reports for accuracy; Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.