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A properly completed Statement of Information What happens if a buyer, seller or borrower
will allow the title company to differentiate fails to provide the requested Statement of
between parties with the same or similar names Information?
when searching documents recorded by name. At best, failure to provide the requested Statement
This protects all parties involved and allows the of Information will hinder the search and
title company to competently carry our its duties
without unnecessary delay. examination capabilities of the title company,
causing delay in the production of your title policy.
What types of information are requested in a
Statement of Information? At worst, failure to provide the information
requested could prohibit the close of your
The information requested is personal in nature, escrow. Without a Statement of Information, it
but not unnecessarily so. The information would be necessary for the title company to list
requested is essential to avoid delays in closing the as exceptions from coverage judgments, lines or
transaction. other matters which may affect the property to be
insured. Such exceptions would be unacceptable
You, and if applicable, your spouse or registered to most lenders, whose interest must also be
domestic partner, will be asked to provide full insured.
name, social security number, year of birth,
birthplace, and information of citizenship. If CONCLUSION:
applicable, you will be asked the date and place of Title companies make every attempt in issuing
your marriage or registered domestic partnership.
a policy of title insurance to identify known
Residence and employment information will be risks affecting your property and to efficiently
requested, as will information regarding previous and correctly transfer title so as to protect your
marriages or registered domestic partnerships. interests as a homebuyer. By properly completing
a Statement of Information, you allow the title
Will the information I supply be kept company to provide the service you need with the
confidential?
assurance of confidentiality.
The information you supply is completely
confidential and only for title company use in
completing the search of records necessary before
a policy of title insurance can be issued.

Reprinted with the permission from the California Land Title Association.
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guidance and advice from qualified professionals, including attorneys specializing in Real Property, Trusts and/or Title Insurance to get more detailed, and
current, information as to any particular situation affecting them.

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