TITLE INSURANCE LICENSES

Scenario: Assume you are a Florida resident and wish to be a title agent in the state of Florida. You need to know how to become a Florida resident title agent. Research the Florida Statutes at www.flsenate.govLinks to an external site. and provide answers to the prompts below.

For the following question prompts you will need to locate the Chapter of the Florida Statutes that cover "TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS":

• In your own words what is the difference between a TITLE AGENT and a TITLE AGENCY. Cite the Florida Statute where the definition of TITLE INSURANCE AGENT is located and provide the internet link to the specific statute.
• Is a license required to be a title insurance agent? Cite the Florida Statute and provide the internet link to the specific Florida statute, if any.
• Is an examination required to be a title insurance agent? If so, what are the qualifications for a person to be eligible to take examination to be a title insurance agent? Cite the Florida Statute and provide the internet link to the specific Florida statute, if any.
• List the prerequisites a person must meet prior to applying for a title agent license? Are there any professionals who are exempt from a prerequisite? If yes, please state. Cite the Florida Statute and provide the internet link to the specific Florida statute that describes the prerequisites and exemptions, if any.

For the following question prompts you will need to consult the website of the Florida Chief Financial Offer website for Agent and Agency Services (Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services).

• Provide the internet link to the Florida Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services.
• What is the fee to apply for a license to become a title agent or agency?

For the following question prompts you will need to search the internet and locate two job postings.

• Locate a job opportunity at a law firm for a Real Estate Processor or Closer in YOUR COUNTY or a NEARBY CITY. Provide the link to the job posting.
• Locate a job opportunity at a title agency for a Processor or Closer in YOUR COUNTY or a NEARBY CITY. Provide the link to the job posting.