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Attorney State or Title State
Last updated: September 10, 2024
What is an attorney state in real estate closings?
An "attorney state" is a U.S. state real estate law requires a licensed attorney to be involved in the closing process of a real estate transaction. The role of the attorney can vary by state, but they typically provide legal advice, ensure compliance with state laws, serve as escrow agent to safeguard money to be paid by the buyer to the seller, and help resolve any legal issues that may arise during the transaction.
What is a title state in real estate closings?
In a "title state" or "escrow state" title companies can handle closings without requiring an attorney's involvement. In title states, parties (i.e. buyer and/or seller) can choose to have an attorney represent them during the transaction.
| State | Attorney State or Title State? |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Attorney state |
| Alaska | Title state |
| Arizona | Title state |
| Arkansas | Title state |
| California | Title state |
| Colorado | Title state |
| Connecticut | Attorney state |
| Delaware | Attorney state |
| District of Columbia | Title state |
| Florida | Title state |
| Georgia | Attorney state |
| Hawaii | Attorney state |
| Idaho | Title state |
| Illinois | Title state |
| Indiana | Title state |
| Iowa | Attorney state |
| Kansas | Title state |
| Kentucky | Attorney state |
| Louisiana | Attorney state |
| Maine | Attorney state |
| Maryland | Attorney state |
| Massachusetts | Attorney state |
| Michigan | Title state |
| Minnesota | Title state |
| Mississippi | Attorney state |
| Missouri | Title state |
| Montana | Title state |
| Nebraska | Title state |
| Nevada | Title state |
| New Hampshire | Attorney state |
| New Jersey | Attorney state in northern NJ Title state in southern NJ |
| New Mexico | Title state |
| New York | Attorney state |
| North Carolina | Attorney state |
| North Dakota | Attorney state |
| Ohio | Title state |
| Oklahoma | Title state |
| Oregon | Title state |
| Pennsylvania | Title state |
| Rhode Island | Attorney state |
| South Carolina | Attorney state |
| South Dakota | Title state |
| Tennessee | Attorney state |
| Texas | Title state |
| Utah | Title state |
| Vermont | Attorney state |
| Virginia | Attorney state |
| Washington | Title state |
| West Virginia | Attorney state |
| Wisconsin | Title state |
| Wyoming | Title state |
Is Alabama an attorney state or title state?
Alabama is an attorney state.
Is Alaska an attorney state or title state?
Alaska is a title state.
Is Arizona an attorney state or title state?
Arizona is a title state.
Is Arkansas an attorney state or title state?
Arkansas is a title state.
Is California an attorney state or title state?
California is a title state.
Is Colorado an attorney state or title state?
Colorado is a title state.
Is Connecticut an attorney state or title state?
Connecticut is an attorney state.
Is Delaware an attorney state or title state?
Delaware is an attorney state.
Is DC an attorney state or title state?
Washington DC is a title state.
Is Florida an attorney state or title state?
Florida is a title state.
Georgia an attorney state or title state?
Georgia is an attorney state.
Is Hawaii an attorney state or title state?
Hawaii is an attorney state.
Is Idaho an attorney state or title state?
Idaho is a title state.
Is Illinois an attorney state or title state?
Illinois is a title state.
Is Indiana an attorney state or title state?
Indiana is a title state.
Is Iowa an attorney state or title state?
Iowa is an attorney state.
Is Kansas an attorney state or title state?
Kansas is a title state.
Is Kentucky an attorney state or title state?
Kentucky is an attorney state.
Louisiana an attorney state or title state?
Louisiana is an attorney state.
Is Maine an attorney state or title state?
Maine is an attorney state.
Is Maryland an attorney state or title state?
Maryland is an attorney state.
Is Massachusetts an attorney state or title state?
Massachusetts is an attorney state.
Is Michigan an attorney state or title state?
Michigan is a title state.
Is Minnesota an attorney state or title state?
Minnesota is a title state.
Is Mississippi an attorney state or title state?
Mississippi is an attorney state.
Is Missouri an attorney state or title state?
Missouri is a title state.
Is Montana an attorney state or title state?
Montana is a title state.
Is Nebraska an attorney state or title state?
Nebraska is a title state.
Is Nevada an attorney state or title state?
Nevada is a title state.
Is New Hampshire an attorney state or title state?
New Hampshire is an attorney state.
Is New Jerseyan attorney state or title state?
New Jersey is an attorney state in northern NJ and a title state in southern NJ.
Is New Mexico an attorney state or title state?
New Mexico is a title state.
Is New York an attorney state or title state?
New York is an attorney state.
Is North Carolina an attorney state or title state?
North Carolina is an attorney state.
Is North Dakota an attorney state or title state?
North Dakota is an attorney state.
Is Ohio an attorney state or title state?
Ohio is a title state.
Is Oklahoma an attorney state or title state?
Oklahoma is a title state.
Is Oregon an attorney state or title state?
Oregon is a title state.
Is Pennsylvania an attorney state or title state?
Pennsylvania is a title state.
Is Rhode Island an attorney state or title state?
Rhode Island is an attorney state.
Is South Carolina an attorney state or title state?
South Carolina is an attorney state.
Is South Dakota an attorney state or title state?
South Dakota is a title state.
Is Tennessee an attorney state or title state?
Tennessee is an attorney state.
Is Texas an attorney state or title state?
Texas is a title state.
Is Utah an attorney state or title state?
Utah is a title state.
Is Vermont an attorney state or title state?
Vermont is an attorney state.
Is Virginia an attorney state or title state?
Virginia is an attorney state.
Is Washington an attorney state or title state?
Washington is a title state.
Is West Virginia an attorney state or title state?
West Virginia is an attorney state.
Is Wisconsin an attorney state or title state?
Wisconsin is a title state.
Is Wyoming an attorney state or title state?
Wyoming is a title state.
