Guideline: ALTA 48 Tribal Waivers and Consents Endorsement

Guideline:  ALTA 48 Tribal Waivers and Consents Endorsement 

Explanation:

This form can be used as an endorsement to policies issued to a Tribe or Entity in which the Tribe has an ownership interest.  The Entity/Tribe agrees/consents to:

•     Waive sovereign immunity.
  
•     Waive defense of failure to exhaust remedies in the courts of the Tribe.
•     Jurisdiction of federal courts or courts of the state where the Land is located.
•     Venue in the federal courts or courts of the state where the Land is located.

Underwriting Requirements:

This endorsement requires the approval of a Stewart Title Guaranty Company Senior Underwriter.

The underwriting guidelines contained herein have been provided for general reference. The facts, circumstances, and location of the subject property should be considered when determining the issuance of the requested form or endorsement. Please note that all of the forms and endorsements included in this system may not be available in all states. Accordingly, please contact the appropriate Stewart Title Guaranty Company underwriting personnel in order to determine availability.

Compliance with the underwriting guidelines contained herein in no way obligates Stewart Title Guaranty Company to issue any form or endorsement.