Title Search, Update and Closing Services - Iowa

The United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service requires a preliminary title search for its conservation easement application properties, as well as any adjacent properties used for ingress and egress. This preliminary opinion will be used to ensure both land eligibility and landowner eligibility for enrollment and for our preparation of the Agreement to Purchase Conservation Easement (APCE).  The title search and underlying documents are employed to determine if title issues exist that would preclude or delay closing the easement.

Attached are the NRCS maps of the proposed easement boundaries and access route(s), along with copies of the proof-of-ownership documentation provided by the landowners.

Candidate must be a member of Iowa Title Guaranty Division and be on the list of members approved for closing protection letters or obtain approval. See combined synopsis for a detailed list of requirements.

Questions may be raised by sending an e-mail to scott.crist@usda.gov - Contracting Specialist with Farm Production and Conservation.