Title Services in Arizona — Protect Your Ownership from Day One
Great American Title Agency performs thorough title searches and issues title insurance for residential and commercial property across Arizona. Before you close, our title team verifies that the property's ownership history is clean — and insures you against the hidden problems no inspection can find, like undisclosed liens, recording errors or claims from the past.
What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
"Title" is your legal right to own, use and sell your property. Before closing, Great American Title's team searches public records — deeds, court records, tax rolls and liens — to confirm the seller can legally transfer clean ownership to you. Unlike other insurance, you pay a one-time premium at closing and the protection lasts as long as you own the home.
- Unpaid Liens
Contractor, tax or HOA liens attached to the property by a previous owner.
- Errors in the Public Record
Misspelled names, wrong legal descriptions, or improperly recorded documents.
- Ownership Disputes
Unknown heirs, missing signatures, or divorce-related claims from prior transfers.
- Easements and Restrictions
Recorded rights that affect how you can use the property.
What Is the Title Process at Great American Title?
- 1 Title Search
The moment escrow opens, our examiners search public records covering the property's ownership history.
- 2 Title Commitment
You receive a title commitment — a clear report showing the current state of title and any items that must be resolved before closing.
- 3 Curative Work
Our team works with all parties to clear requirements — paying off liens, correcting record errors, and obtaining releases.
- 4 Closing & Recording
At closing, the deed is signed and recorded with the county, officially transferring clean title to you.
- 5 Policy Issuance
Your title insurance policy is issued after recording — protection that lasts as long as you own the property.
Why Arizona Trusts Great American Title with Title Work
- Ranked #1 in Ranking Arizona
For 18+ consecutive years — an award voted on by the Arizona business community, year after year.
- Title and Escrow Under One Roof
Our examiners and escrow officers work as one team, so curative items get solved fast — not passed around.
- Local, Experienced Officers
Many of our officers have served the same agents and clients for 15–20+ years, by name.
- Your Ownership, Defended
If a covered claim arises, your insurer defends your ownership — including legal costs.
- Problems Solved Before They're Yours
Most title issues are found and fixed before closing, so you never inherit someone else's problem.
- GAT Cares Community Outreach
Over $1.3 million donated to Arizona charities since 2007, with a portion of escrow fees directed to a nonprofit of the buyer's or seller's choice.
What Our Clients Say About Title Work at Great American Title
★ 4.9 — 1,000+ Google Reviews · 11 Locations
A 15+ year client — nothing short of amazing.
They solved an out-of-the-box transaction with full professionalism.
Warm and welcoming — they never hesitate to answer the phone for any question.
100+ transactions closed with GAT — professional and caring at every closing.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions About Title Insurance in Arizona
01 How much does title insurance cost in Arizona?
Title insurance premiums in Arizona are one-time fees based on the property's purchase price (for an owner's policy) or loan amount (for a lender's policy), using rates filed with the state. Call any branch for an exact quote.
02 Is title insurance required?
A lender's policy is required by virtually every mortgage lender. An owner's policy is optional but strongly recommended — it's the only policy that protects your own equity.
03 What is a title commitment?
A title commitment is the report you receive early in escrow showing who owns the property, what liens or exceptions affect it, and what must be resolved before your policy can be issued. Your escrow officer will walk you through it and answer any questions.
04 What's the difference between an owner's policy and a lender's policy?
A lender's policy protects the lender for the loan amount and decreases as your loan is paid down; an owner's policy protects your equity for the full purchase price and lasts as long as you own the home. They are separate policies, and buyers are protected only if an owner's policy is issued.
05 What happens if a title problem is found?
Most issues — old liens, record errors, missing releases — are resolved by our curative team before closing. If a covered problem surfaces after closing, your title insurance policy responds, including the cost of defending your ownership.
06 How long does a title search take?
Our examiners begin the search as soon as escrow opens, and most residential searches are completed within the first several days — so any issues are identified and worked on immediately, not discovered at the closing table.
Title Services Near You — 11 Locations Across Arizona
Great American Title Agency offers title services at all 11 of its Arizona locations, with every branch staffed by experienced local title examiners and escrow officers.
7720 N 16th St, Ste 150, Phoenix, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 773-3310
Manager: Janet Moe
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1482 E Williams Field Rd, Ste B104, Gilbert, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(480) 207-7400
Manager: Jim Keith
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1630 S Stapley Dr, Ste 116, Mesa, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 324-2080
Manager: Bernadette Wylie
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8501 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 773-3280
Manager: Marlene Ruggeri
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14850 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 145, Scottsdale, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(480) 207-7460
Manager: Susie Alvarez
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20860 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 190, Phoenix, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 324-2040
Manager: Diana Gonzalez-Walldorf
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7055 W Bell Road, Ste B19, Glendale, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 412-4545
Manager: Shannon Pells
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15150 W Park Place, Ste 116, Goodyear, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 324-2060
Manager: Morgan Giannicchi
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10204 W Happy Valley Pkwy, Ste D170, Peoria, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(623) 455-3683
Manager: Alycia Crook
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15128 W Bell Rd, Ste 3-05, Surprise, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 345-7070
Manager: Alycia Crook
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620 E Highway 260, Suite C, Payson, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(928) 474-3141
Manager: Heather LeBlanc
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