Business Details
28 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Title Insurance Solutions
True Title Fl is a family-owned and operated title agency with over 104 years of combined experience in the real estate title industry. Founded in 1998 by the Hand family, our company was built on principles of loyalty, pride, and a commitment to treating clients like family. We specialize in providing comprehensive title insurance, escrow services, and real estate transaction support across Louisiana and Florida. Our unique approach ensures that licensed attorneys and title agents are present in the office at all times, offering direct interaction with clients and overseeing every aspect of the title process.With a focus on excellence since our inception, we have established long-lasting relationships with realtors, lenders, and developers, ensuring smooth transactions even during market challenges like Hurricane Katrina and the mid-2000s real estate crash. Our team's expertise, combined with state-of-the-art technology, guarantees compliance, security, and personalized service tailored to residential, commercial, and investment property needs.
Services
Residential Closings
Commercial Closings
Residential Refinance
Commercial Refinance
Cash Purchase Home
1031 Financing
Title Insurance
Escrow Services
Property Title Transfer
Real Estate Abstracting
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent title needs
- Our team provides the quickest turnaround for inquiries
- We maintain the lowest fee structure in Florida
- Attorneys oversee all operations onsite daily
- 104 years of combined family expertise in title services
Associations and certifications
- SOC-1
- SOC-2
- ATLAs Best Practice Certified
What people say
Great job
Knowledgeable staff
Pleasant experience
Quick service
Professional team
Services
Residential Closings
True Title Fl coordinates ownership transfers for residential properties, ensuring clear titles free of liens or encumbrances. Our attorneys examine records, prepare documentation, and provide title insurance to protect buyers and lenders. This service guarantees secure property transfers with compliance checks and fraud prevention measures for homes across Florida and Louisiana.
Commercial Closings
We handle complex commercial real estate transactions including office buildings, hotels, and retail spaces. Our team manages title examinations, lien resolutions, and insurance policies while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Attorneys oversee all stages from contract review to final documentation recording for commercial properties in Louisiana and Florida markets.
Title Insurance
True Title Fl offers comprehensive title insurance policies defending against ownership disputes, liens, and fraud. Our coverage protects both property owners and lenders through thorough public record examinations, identifying potential issues before closing. Policies remain effective throughout property ownership with continuous support for claim resolution.
1031 Exchange
We facilitate 1031 exchanges allowing investors to defer capital gains taxes when reinvesting property proceeds. Our services include identifying replacement properties within IRS timelines, coordinating simultaneous or delayed exchanges, and ensuring compliance with tax code requirements for real estate investors across multiple states.
Cash Purchase Home
True Title Fl streamlines cash home purchases with reduced closing costs and expedited timelines. Our team provides title verification, ownership transfer documentation, and optional insurance policies while eliminating mortgage-related requirements. This service benefits investors and individuals seeking quick property acquisitions without financing complications.
People
G. Patrick Hand, Jr.
Attorney/Title Agent
Founder of True Title Fl's Florida operations, licensed Title Agent #E038139 with 50+ years legal experience. Established industry standards for attorney-led title services since 1998.
G. Patrick Hand, III
Attorney/Title Agent
Licensed since 1991, handles complex litigation and real estate transactions. Combines prosecutorial experience with title expertise to ensure transaction security and compliance.
Timothy F. Hand
Attorney/Title Agent
Initiated True Title Fl's founding in 1998. Oversees daily Louisiana operations with focus on client relationships and maintaining industry-leading service standards through technological innovation.
Questions
What title insurance coverage do you provide?
We offer both owner and lender policies protecting against title defects, with continuous coverage lasting as long as property ownership.
Can you handle out-of-state property transactions?
Our Louisiana and Florida licensed attorneys manage transactions across both states with remote closing capabilities for added convenience.
How quickly can you complete a residential closing?
Standard closings occur within 30-45 days, with expedited options available for cash transactions completing in as little as seven days.
Do you support commercial property exchanges?
We specialize in complex commercial transactions including 1031 exchanges with dedicated attorney oversight for business property transfers.
What security measures protect client data?
Our SOC-1, SOC-2, and ATLAs Best Practice Certified systems ensure compliance with the highest industry standards for information security.
How do you handle title issues during transactions?
Our attorneys proactively identify and resolve title defects through comprehensive record examinations and lien resolution services before closing.
