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$250 Discount!

We never lose a deal based on fees or pricing.  We are one of the only Title Companies to make our fees available for free online.  All first time customers, who present this coupon prior to closing, will receive a $250.00 discount on published fees.
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VESTING
  • The following tenancy types are recognized: Tenants in Common and Joint Tenants         
  • The non-titled spouse is NOT required to join in the execution of the security instrument         
  • Acceptable instruments for transferring ownership of real property: Warranty Deed or Quitclaim Deed (OP236 tax form for the state of Connecticut must be filed with deed)         
 
RELEASE
  • Release of Mortgage         
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
  • Must be durable         
 
TAX DUE DATES         
  • 1st Installment is due on July 1 / 2nd Installment is due on January 1         
  • All tax checks will be made payable to the Tax Collector - Town of ______________         
 
MORTGAGE/TRANSFER TAX         
  • No Mortgage tax         
  • Transfer Tax is charged as follows:  Municipal Tax:  0.0025 or 0.0050 times consideration of $2000 or more / / State Tax:  0.005 to 0.01 times consideration of $2000 or more depending on property type         
 
SECURITY INSTRUMENT RECORDING REQUIREMENTS         
  • The grantee's address must be included at the end of document being submitted for recording         
  • Two witnesses are required and the notary may be one of them         
  • All original signatures must have names typed or printed under signature line         
  • The notary's seal or stamp is not required         
  • All documents submitted for recording must be sent to the Town of _______________         
 
WHO MAY SERVE AS TRUSTEE ON DEED OF TRUST         
  • Not required         
 
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  • JUDGMENTS IN FAVOR OF U.S. - 20 years         
  • ALL OTHER JUDGMENTS - 20 years         
  • STATE OF CONNECTICUT TAX LIENS - 20 years         
  • FEDERAL TAX LIENS - 10 years         
  • MECHANICS LIEN - 1 year         
  • ESTATE TAX - 10 years         
  • FINANCING STATEMENT - 5 years         
  • HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION - 3 years