How do I become a Certified Title Insurance Specialist?
Method 1 - Colorado Title Institute
An applicant must have 5 years of full time experience in the title industry and complete the following basic classes and pass exams with at least a 75% score:
- Deeds and Conveyances
- Liens and Encumbrances
- Legal Descriptions
- Escrow and Closing Procedures
- Colorado Title Licensing Course
- Policies and Endorsement
- PLUS 16 additional hours of Colorado Title Institute Classes**
Method 2 - American Land Title Association Courses (ALTA)
An applicant must have 5 years of full time experience in the title industry and must complete the following basic classes and pass exams with at least a 75% score:
- ALTA Course 1
- ALTA Course 2
- Colorado Title Licensing Course
- Policies and Endorsement
- PLUS 16 additional hours of Colorado Title Institute Classes**
Method 3 - Test Out
In order to use this option, you must have 5 years of full time experience in the title industry. Passing grade of 75% must be achieved though an exam for each of the following classes:
- Deeds and Conveyances
- Liens and Encumbrances
- Legal Descriptions
- Escrow and Closing Procedures
- Colorado Title Licensing Course
- Policies and Endorsement
- PLUS 16 additional hours of Colorado Title Institute Classes**
* Once a candidate had received their C.T. I.S. Designation they must have 6 hours of continuing education every 2 years, in order to maintain the designation.
** A credit of 8 classroom hours will be given for each of the ALTA courses completed and certificate submitted towards the required 16 additional hours.
