O*NET-SOC 23-2093.00
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.Core9231
- Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.Core9234
- Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities and outlining actions needed to clear titles.Core9235
- Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.Core9233
- Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration, preparing rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.Core9236
- Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.Core9230
- Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies, based on information compiled from title searches.Supplemental9241
- Read search requests to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.Core9232
- Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, or assessors' offices.Core9240
- Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.Core9237
- Enter into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or to update existing ones.Core9238
- Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.Supplemental9239
- Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.Core9243
- Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation, such as the Land Titles Act.Supplemental9245
- Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.Supplemental9246
- Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books for use in examinations or as proofs or ready reference.Supplemental9242
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 23 examples in 14 categories, 10 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Document management software
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
- File management software
- GATORS ANYWHERE
- PropertyInfo SureClose
Calendar and scheduling software
- Contact management software
Data base user interface and query software
- Data Trace Title IQ
- First American Data Tree Parcel IQ
- Landtitle USA
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Property Insight TitlePoint
Geographic information system
- Geographic information system GIS databases
Office suite software
- Google Workspace softwareHot Technology
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Web browser software
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Operating system software
- Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- RamQuest Total Solution
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Salesforce softwareHot Technology
Project management software
- SoftPro real estate closing and title software
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Read documents to gather technical information.
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Collect evidence for legal proceedings.
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Obtain property information.
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Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
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Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
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Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Processing Information
Compile data or documentation.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
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Working with Computers
Update computer database information.
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Enter information into databases or software programs.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare legal documents.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
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Confer with court staff to clarify information.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.