Florida Title Curative Process
FL curative process: identify defect, determine method, prepare documents, execute + record, update commitment, and issue policy. Documents: corrective deed, quit claim, satisfaction (Section 701.04), release, affidavits (identity, heirship), and court orders. Costs: simple corrections are relatively inexpensive; releases cost more; a quiet title action is the most expensive. Timeline: corrections 1-4 weeks; quiet title 3-12 months. Seller typically bears cost (duty to deliver clear title).
Process
- Identify, determine method
- Prepare, execute, record
- Update commitment, issue policy
Documents
- Corrective deed, quit claim
- Satisfaction, release, affidavits
- Court orders
Costs
- Simple corrections: relatively inexpensive
- Quiet title: most expensive
- Seller typically pays
Related Terms
- FL Curative — Actions
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC