Getting title insurance after tax-deed sale purchase in CA

[Carol Venolia]

Howdy,

I bought a couple of lots at a county tax-deed auction a little over 1.25 years ago. At that time, the word on the street was that one could get title insurance either by waiting a year after purchase, or by paying big bucks to Tax Title Services.

I'm considering selling one of these lots, and now I'm hearing from title companies that I have to wait 2-5 years to get title insurance.

Does anyone have experience with this, and have you found any other way to get title insurance sooner?

Thank you!

[Josue Rosa]

Hi Carol! Only specific title companies will handle this - I can refer you if that would help. There can be a few more steps specific to properties bought at tax deed auctions here in California. I've sold a few this year and have a few coming up - not rocket science but definitely a few more hoops and only a few title and escrow companies will work on them. Hope this helps!