How do I find out my court date in Palm Beach County?

How do I find out my court date in Palm Beach County?

Find upcoming criminal court dates by searching eCaseView, our online case viewing system.

  1. Go to mypalmbeachclerk.com/eCaseView.
  2. Click on ‘Guests’ to get started or log in if you are a registered user.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to search by defendant’s name or case number.

How do I record a release of lien?

The release of lien is then recorded by the title company in the real property records at the county recorder’s office. The fee is generally included in your settlement costs or as a separate lien release fee paid at closing. Your new mortgage company places a mortgage lien on the home and records it.

Where do I file a notice of commencement in Palm Beach County?

The Notice of Commencement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk where the real property is located. A certified copy of the Notice of Commencement must be posted on the property. The property owner must sign the Notice of Commencement and no one else may be permitted to sign in his or her stead.

How do I record a deed?

The initial step in the recording process is the presentation of deed along with copies to the recorder’s office in the county where the property is located. The copy of the deed is inserted into the current book of official records in numerical order.

Does recording a deed guarantee ownership?

Recording a property interest transfer means that everyone is on notice that the prior owner no longer is responsible for the real estate but that the new owner is in charge. In short, recording a property deed is not just the law; it’s a good idea and offers both parties legal protections.

What does C O mean on a property deed?

in care of

What happens if a seller fails to record the contract for deed?

In the first instance, if your deed is not recorded, there is nothing in the public record to stop the seller from conveying the property to another person. The second situation could happen if your seller fails to pay his or her debts and the seller’s creditors file liens or judgments against your property.

Can someone actually steal your home title?

It involves a criminal stealing your identity and forging deed or title documents in order to “sell it” to unsuspecting buyers or borrow against it. However, these terms are somewhat of a misnomer – criminals can’t actually “steal” your deed or your house for that matter.

Can someone steal the equity in my home?

Don’t let identity thieves rob your HELOC If you are not checking your home equity line of credit (HELOC) often, now is the time. Thieves can gain access to these accounts and siphon off thousands of dollars by stealing identities and fooling lenders.

Does LifeLock protect your home title?

Consider buying an owner’s title insurance policy LifeLock Home Title Protect helps protect your most valuable asset, your home. We help detect fraud by notifying you if we find changes made to home title. Norton LifeLock offerings may not cover or protect against every type of crime, fraud, or threat we write about.

Is title insurance a ripoff?

While home insurance and car insurance companies can pay upwards of 80 percent of their premium dollars on claims, title insurers only pay around 3 or 4 percent of their premium dollars on claims. …

Do I really need owner’s title insurance?

Is Title Insurance Required? Lender’s title insurance is required, but owner’s title insurance is optional. An owner’s policy can protect you against losing your equity and your right to live in the home if a claim arises after purchase.

Who pays for owner’s title insurance in Florida?

In Florida, the person responsible for paying title varies per county and can be negotiated in the contract. In most counties, the seller generally pays for the title insurance and chooses the title company.

How much does owner’s title insurance cost in Florida?

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$0 to $100,000: $5.75 per $1000 (min $100) $
$100,000 to $1 million: $5.00 per $1000 $
$1 million to $5 million: $2.50 per $1000 $

What is the reissue rate for title insurance in Florida?

$3.30 per thousand

What is a reissue rate?

What is a reissue rate? Simply put, it is a homebuyer discount on the cost of an owner’s title insurance policy. (Our title insurance underwriters are WFG National Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company, so for this discussion, we will focus on their reissue rate discount guidelines.

Is sellers title insurance required in Florida?

To answer the question, is title insurance required in Florida, yes, at least in the case of a loan policy. An owner’s policy is not required in the state of Florida, or in other states as well. As long as the lender is protected with a loan policy, you are free to go ahead with the closing.

What is a reissue credit?

A reissue credit on title insurance is where when you are purchasing a property, you’re able to obtain a credit from the previous owners title insurance policy. This policy must have been purchased within the last three years prior to your purchase of the property.