Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Title Insurance Partner in the Black Hills
Founded in 1986 as Meade County Title, Black Hills Title has grown to become a leading provider of title insurance and escrow closing services in the Black Hills region. With a commitment to excellence, we have expanded our operations to include five strategically located offices in Spearfish, Deadwood, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, and Newcastle, Wyoming. Our team comprises 22 dedicated professionals, including 14 licensed title examiners and 7 closing agents, who collectively bring over 225 years of industry expertise. Customers trust us with their most significant investments, and we respond with meticulous attention to detail, advanced technology, and a proven track record of fast, accurate service. We prioritize transparency, accountability, and client satisfaction, ensuring every transaction meets the highest standards of professionalism.Our history of continuous growth reflects our ability to adapt to industry demands while maintaining the personal touch that distinguishes our service. Through strategic acquisitions in 2015 and 2019, we have strengthened our regional presence, becoming the most convenient choice for title services in the Black Hills. We value long-term relationships with clients, guided by principles of integrity, reliability, and unwavering dedication to protecting real estate assets. Our leadership team combines decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach to deliver solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Today, Black Hills Title remains family-owned and operated, upholding the same values that have defined our success for nearly four decades.
Services
Title Insurance
Escrow Closing Services
Title Search
Title Commitment
Deed Execution
Lien Waiver Processing
Construction Draw Requests
Property Tax Services
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of dedicated title insurance experience since 1986.
- Our team includes 22 professionals with 225+ combined years of industry expertise.
- We operate five strategically located offices across South Dakota and Wyoming.
- We utilize advanced technology to streamline title searches and closing processes.
- Our family-owned business maintains rigorous accuracy standards for every transaction.
Services
Title Insurance
We provide comprehensive title insurance policies that safeguard property owners and lenders against financial losses from title defects. Our policies cover hidden hazards like forged documents, unknown heirs, and public record errors. With a one-time premium, clients receive lasting protection that transfers to new owners or heirs.
Escrow Closing Services
Our escrow closing services ensure secure and transparent real estate transactions. We manage document execution, fund disbursement, and regulatory compliance, leveraging industry-leading technology and a team of 7 licensed closing agents to facilitate smooth property transfers.
Title Search
We conduct detailed title searches through automated systems and public records to identify potential issues affecting property ownership. Our licensed examiners review tax records, deeds, liens, and legal documents to ensure clear title transfer for buyers and lenders.
Title Commitment
We generate thorough title commitments outlining any conditions affecting property ownership. These reports include findings from our title searches and specify requirements for resolving defects before issuing final title insurance policies.
Deed Execution
Our professionals oversee proper execution of property deeds during closings. We ensure documents meet legal requirements and coordinate filing with county register offices to complete ownership transfers for residential and commercial properties.
People
Wayne Roe
Founder
Wayne Roe established Black Hills Title (formerly Meade County Title) in 1986, building a foundation of integrity and expertise that continues to guide the company's operations today.
Dan Roe
Manager
Dan Roe assumed business management in 2002, overseeing strategic growth that expanded service offerings and geographic reach while maintaining exceptional title insurance standards.
Questions
What is title insurance and why do I need it?
Title insurance protects against financial loss from title defects that existed before property purchase. It's essential because it covers issues like liens, forged documents, or unknown heirs that could affect ownership rights.
How long does the closing process take?
Most transactions close within 30-45 days after purchase agreement execution. We streamline the process through experienced staff, technology, and simultaneous document handling at five convenient locations.
Do I need both lender's and owner's title insurance?
Lender's policy protects mortgage providers, while owner's policy safeguards your investment. We recommend purchasing both to ensure complete protection against title-related financial risks.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all Black Hills counties in South Dakota (Lawrence, Butte, Harding, Meade) and Newcastle, Wyoming, providing local expertise with regional coverage through five office locations.
How does your title search process work?
Our licensed examiners conduct searches using automated title plants and public records, identifying tax liens, ownership history, and potential claims. We resolve issues before closing to ensure clear property transfers.
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