Escrow & Title
A 'certificate of title' issued at a Florida foreclosure sale means:
AThe original owner still has rights to the property
BThe court clerk certifies that a foreclosure sale occurred and who purchased the property at the sale✓ Correct
CThe title is free and clear of all liens
DThe property has been inspected and approved by the city
Explanation
In a Florida judicial foreclosure, the court clerk issues a Certificate of Sale after the sale and, if no objections are filed, a Certificate of Title to the buyer. The Certificate of Title is the document that legally transfers ownership to the purchaser at the foreclosure sale.
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