Kinds Of Evidence Of title

Question 1

Abstract of Title

Answer 1

A history and current status of a title performed by a licensed abstractor through a title examination. Which will then be examined through an attorney. Least adequate method and therefore not used in Hawaii

Question 2

Certificate of Title

Answer 2

Property registration for the “regular system”. Any document asserting a right, claim, or title against regular system should be recorded in this.

Question 3

Transfer Certificate of Title

Answer 3

Land Court system of Hawaii, also called Torrens system of title registration.

Question 4

Title Insurance

Answer 4

Required by lenders when mortgaging a property. Insurance policy where any loss from a previous occurrence on a title will be insured.