Title Affidavit

See Owner’s Affidavit


Frequently Asked Questions about Title Affidavits in Commercial Real Estate

A Title Affidavit is a sworn statement by the property owner (often called an Owner’s Affidavit or Seller’s Title Affidavit) declaring facts related to the ownership and condition of the title to a property.

An Owner’s Affidavit helps establish that the seller is unaware of any title defects, unpaid debts, encumbrances, or other claims against the property. It supports the issuance of title insurance.

Yes, in many cases the terms Seller’s Title Affidavit and Owner’s Affidavit are used interchangeably, especially in commercial real estate transactions.

The affidavit provides legal assurances about the title’s condition, helping reduce risks for buyers and making it easier for the title company to issue insurance.

You can refer to the glossary entry titled “Seller’s Title Affidavit” linked in the Related Content of the blog post.

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