Escrow & Title
In Hawaii, the Torrens title system differs from the regular system in that:
AA. There is no title insurance available for Land Court properties
BB. Land Court properties have state-certified Certificates of Title rather than relying solely on recorded deeds✓ Correct
CC. Torrens properties cannot be mortgaged or leased
DD. The state owns all Torrens-registered property
Explanation
Land Court (Torrens) properties have a Certificate of Title issued and guaranteed by the state, providing a more definitive title record than the document-recording system.
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