Washington DC Title Insurance

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DMV Title Guy provides practical title and closing education for Washington DC. Eligible requests may be referred to Pruitt Title LLC for independent review and transaction-specific acceptance.

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What to Understand

Title and Closing Topics in Washington DC

These are common parts of a real estate closing. The provider that accepts the transaction must confirm its responsibilities, availability, pricing, timing, terms, and required disclosures directly.

  • 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 signing options (when available)

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The Closing Process in Washington DC

From contract to keys, here's the typical process after a title company accepts a transaction in Washington DC.

1

Provider Acceptance

The selected provider confirms whether it accepts the transaction and supplies its scope, pricing, timing, and terms.

2

Title Search

The accepted provider reviews relevant records and identifies matters that may need attention before settlement.

3

Title Commitment

The provider delivers the applicable commitment, requirements, exceptions, and coverage information.

4

Closing Coordination

The provider coordinates the accepted closing tasks with the lender, parties, and agents.

5

Settlement & Recording

The provider follows its written instructions for signing, funding, disbursement, recording, and post-closing work.

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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Common Transaction Scenarios

The team reviews residential, commercial, refinance, and investment-property requests and confirms the services and requirements for each transaction.

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