Lincoln County Title Company

products & services

Following are brief descriptions of the products and services offered by Lincoln County Title Company. If you need a real estate related service that is not listed please contact us. If we are unable to provide the service we may be able to direct you to someone who can. We look forward to fulfilling all of your title and escrow needs.

Title Insurance

Lincoln County Title Company is an independent policy-issuing agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company, national leaders in title insurance underwriting with a heritage of financial strength and stability who share our commitment to excellence and customer service. Our affiliation with these fine companies gives us access to their complete suite of residential and commercial title insurance products, services and coverages.

Escrow & Settlement Services

Lincoln County Title Company provides escrow and settlement services for the sale, conveyance and financing of residential, commercial and agricultural property. Our processors and closers have experience with all forms of real estate settlement and loan transactions.  We use TRID compliant closing software, encrypted email and our underwriters issue lenders insured closing protection letters on our behalf all for your additional protection. Please review our ALTA Best Practices under Other Resources.

IRS Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Services

Lincoln County Title Company, and/or its affiliated Title Services Escrow & Exchange LLC, provide all manner of real estate specific 1031 Exchange Services. We act as the Qualified Intermediary and Safe Harbor in delayed “Starker” style exchanges. We act as an Exchange Accommodator in Reverse Exchanges. We will provide the exchange documentation necessary in consultation with your accountant, tax professional or attorney. We have a loyal following of attorneys, accountants and auctioneers from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and beyond, who refer clients to us. Upon request we will be happy to  provide references.

Abstract of Title, Ownership & Encumbrance Reports & Title Reports

Lincoln County Title Company is licensed by the South Dakota Abstracters’ Board of Examiners to prepare and certify abstracts of title under bond for property in Lincoln County, South Dakota. We also prepare limited liability title searches: Ownership & Encumbrance Reports, covering a thirty year period; and basic Title Reports covering the period from the last conveyance by warranty deed or judicial action to a present date. Ownership & Encumbrance Reports and Title Reports should not be used as the basis for conveyance or mortgaging real estate but have many other useful purposes for real estate professional such as Realtors, Auctioneers and Attorneys, seeking limited information about a specific property.