To work as a title examiner or searcher, you typically need to:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• complete moderate-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

Formal training is not required. However, some college course work is helpful, especially for title examiners. Courses in real estate law, business administration, and office management are especially helpful. Experience using computers is increasingly important.

Work experience

Experience working in an office or legal setting is good experience for this work.

On-the-job training

Many title examiners and searchers learn their skills on the job. You often start as an assistant to an experienced examiner or searcher. You help them research cases and they supervise your work. As you gain experience you work on more difficult cases and get more independence. Training usually lasts up to one year.