Application of Surveys to The ALTA 9-06 Endorsements With Florida Modifications

The Form 9 endorsements as approved by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) were modified for use in Florida. For the purposes of this article, the entire series of ALTA 9-06 Endorsements with Florida modifications will be referred to as “Form 9 Endorsement.” As part of the closing process, a Fund Member typically receives a request from a lender and occasionally from an owner for the issuance of an unmodified (often referred to as “clean”) Form 9 Endorsement with the title insurance policy. The Fund’s Underwriting Department often receives inquiries seeking assistance with the review of a survey and determining whether an unmodified Form 9 Endorsement can be issued. This article addresses some common issues seen when reviewing a survey and its effect on issuing an unmodified Form 9 Endorsement.
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