Washington DC Title Insurance

Reliable Title & Settlement Services

DMV Title Guy is your trusted title and settlement partner in Washington DC. Fast, reliable closings for agents, lenders, and investors across —.

What We Offer

Title Services in Washington DC

Pruitt Title LLC has been serving the Washington DC real estate market since 2007. Our team handles every aspect of the title and settlement process — from search to closing — so your transaction closes on time, every time.

  • Title Search & Examination
  • Owner's Title Insurance
  • Lender's Title Insurance
  • Settlement & Escrow Services
  • Title Curative Work
  • Deed Preparation & Recording
  • 1031 Exchange Closings
  • Refinance Closings
  • Commercial Transactions
  • New Construction Closings
  • Investor / Wholesale Closings
  • Remote Online Notarization (RON)

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How It Works

The Closing Process in Washington DC

From contract to keys, here's what to expect when you work with DMV Title Guy in Washington DC.

1

Open Order

Submit your purchase contract or refinance details. We'll confirm receipt within hours.

2

Title Search

We examine public records going back 50+ years to ensure clear, marketable title.

3

Title Commitment

You receive a full title commitment with all conditions and coverage details.

4

Clear to Close

We coordinate lender, buyer, seller, and agent schedules for a smooth settlement.

5

Settlement

Documents signed, funds disbursed, deed recorded. Keys delivered.

District of Columbia· Recording & transfer taxes

What closing actually costs in Washington DC

Median home price
$650,000
Typical total
3% to 6% for buyers, 2% to 4% for sellers
Recording office
District of Columbia

Washington DC charges both a recordation tax and a transfer tax on all real estate transactions. For properties up to $400,000, each tax is 1.1% (2.2% combined). For properties above $400,000, each increases to 1.45% (2.9% combined). These taxes are typically split between buyer and seller. First-time DC homebuyers may qualify for a reduced recordation tax rate of 0.725%, which can save $4,000+ on a $650,000 home. Because the rate steps at $400,000 rather than sliding, a contract written just over that line costs meaningfully more than one written just under it.

The District has no separate county layer — recordation and transfer taxes are both levied at the district level, and deeds record with the DC Recorder of Deeds.

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All Transaction Types

Residential, commercial, refinances, investment properties — we handle every type of closing professionally.

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