Any revision to this form requires approval of a Stewart Title Guaranty Company 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.
Guideline: ALTA U.S. Policy Form and Endorsement 1963
Organizational Guidelines
Guideline: ALTA U.S. Policy Form and Endorsement 1963
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Explanation:
The ALTA U.S. Policy is issued naming the United States of America or one of its Departments as the insured. The policy identifies the vested owner of the land and excepts to those defects, liens and encumbrances which in the judgment of the insurer should appear in the policy. The policy also contains a special provisions insuring against loss or damage if the United States acquires title by condemnation and the commitment, as updated to the filing of a lis pendens or declaration of taking, failed to disclose parties having a record interest in the land. However, the policy is not a report or abstract of title.
The insuring provisions of the policy are broad. However, their coverage is limited by the Exceptions in Schedule B of the policy and by the Schedule of Conditions and Limitations contained in the policy.
The policy, like all policies, obligates the insurer to provide a defense to its insured. However, unlike other policies, the insurer does not have the right to select the counsel to represent the insured. The United States must be represented by the office of the Attorney General.
- This guideline applies to the following form(s):
- None