Legal Title Collection Form

LEGAL TITLE COLLECTION FORM

This Legal Title Collection Form is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with mailing address Client Address: and Title Agent Name: with business address Agent Address: . The subject real property for which title documentation is to be collected is commonly known as Property Address: and is further described as Legal Description / Parcel No.: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client holds an ownership interest in or authority to act with respect to the Property and requires collection of recorded instruments, title evidence and related documents to support conveyance, financing, closing, or other lawful disposition of the Property;

WHEREAS, Client desires to appoint the Title Agent to obtain, assemble and deliver copies of title instruments, recorded matters, and related materials from public or private sources on the Client's behalf; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the scope of the Title Agent's authority, the documents to be collected, the procedures for delivery, and the respective representations, warranties and liabilities of the parties.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Property" means the real property identified above, including all parcels, easements and appurtenances described in the recorded chain of title. 1.2 "Title Documents" means deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, releases, satisfactions, assignments, tax certificates, recorded judgments, liens, easements, surveys, zoning and permitting records, homeowners' association documents, closing statements, and other recorded or unrecorded instruments or reports that affect title or marketability of the Property. 1.3 "Agent" means the Title Agent identified above and any of its authorized representatives engaged to perform the collection services.

2. APPOINTMENT; AUTHORITY; SCOPE

2.1 Appointment. Client hereby appoints Agent as Client's authorized agent to request, obtain, copy, examine and deliver Title Documents from public offices, recorders, taxing authorities, mortgagees, lienholders, homeowners' associations, surveyors, attorneys, escrow agents and other third parties, as necessary for title examination, closing, or Client's lawful purposes.

2.2 Scope. Agent is authorized to: (a) request certified or uncertified copies of recorded instruments; (b) order title reports or chain-of-title searches; (c) obtain surveys and plat maps; and (d) coordinate retrieval, copying and delivery of electronic or physical records. Agent shall act in a commercially reasonable manner to obtain requested materials.

2.3 Requested Documents. Client requests collection of the following documents (select all that apply):

3. CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Client represents and warrants to Agent that: (a) Client is the owner of the interests identified or is otherwise authorized by the owner(s) to request the Title Documents; (b) the information provided to Agent in this Form is true, correct and complete to the best of Client's knowledge; (c) Client has disclosed to Agent all known liens, encumbrances, pending litigation, bankruptcy filings, or matters that may affect title to the Property; and (d) Client will promptly notify Agent in writing of any change in facts or ownership that would affect Agent's authority.

4. DELIVERY; CONFIDENTIALITY; ELECTRONIC COPIES

4.1 Delivery. Agent will deliver collected Title Documents to Client by Client's chosen delivery method. Client's preferred delivery method (select one or more):

4.2 Confidentiality. Agent will treat Title Documents and any non-public information provided by Client as confidential and will not disclose such information except as required by law or as necessary to obtain the requested records. Client acknowledges that certain public records obtained by Agent are not confidential.

5. COSTS, FEES AND PAYMENT

5.1 Costs and Fees. Client shall be responsible for all reasonable costs and fees incurred by Agent in connection with collection of Title Documents, including document retrieval fees, recording fees, search fees, courier charges, survey fees, title report charges, and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

6. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

6.1 Indemnification. Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Agent and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to Agent's performance pursuant to this Form, except to the extent caused by Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6.2 Limitation of Liability. Except for claims arising from Agent's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of confidentiality obligations herein, Agent's liability for any claim arising under this Form shall be limited to direct damages and shall not include consequential, incidental or punitive damages.

7. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Form shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below (or such other address as a party may specify by written notice in accordance with this Section). Notices may be delivered by hand, courier, certified mail (postage prepaid), or electronic mail (provided that receipt is confirmed).

8. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Form may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver. This Form may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

9. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

9.1 Governing Law. This Form shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Property is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles. 9.2 Entire Agreement. This Form constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements. 9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Form is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Cooperation. Client shall cooperate reasonably with Agent, execute any additional authorizations required by third parties, and provide timely payment of fees and costs. 10.2 Third-Party Recipients. Agent may engage third-party vendors to carry out collection; such engagement shall not relieve Client of payment obligations or liability for indemnification. 10.3 Records Retention. Agent may retain copies of collected documents in accordance with its document retention policy, subject to confidentiality obligations herein.

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