Escrow & Title

Iowa is notable for its use of abstracts of title. After a real estate transaction in Iowa, a buyer typically receives:

AA title insurance policy only
BA continued and certified abstract of title✓ Correct
CA certificate of title from the county
DA torrens title certificate

Explanation

Iowa has a long tradition of using abstract of title rather than title insurance. After a transaction, the abstract is updated (continued) to include the most recent transfer, certified by an abstracter, and an attorney renders an opinion on the title.

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