DEFINITION of 'Title Insurance'. Title insurance is an insurance policy that covers the loss of ownership interest in a property due to legal defects and is required if the property is under mortgage. The most common type of title insurance is a lender's title insurance, which is paid for by the borrower but protects only the lender. However, owner's title insurance can be taken out as a separate policy and is paid for by the seller to protect the buyer's equity in the property.
Cancel. An apostille is a water mark or certified stamp that makes important documents certified and legal. Find apostille marks on marriage licenses, birth certificates and divorce papers with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on apostilles.ancel. An apostille is a water mark or certified stamp that makes important documents certified and legal. Find apostille marks on marriage licenses, birth certificates and divorce papers with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on apostilles.
What is an Apostille? An Apostille (pronounced âah-po-steelâ) is a French word meaning certification. An Apostille is simply the name for a specialized certificate, issued by the Secretary of State. The Apostille is attached to your original document to verify it is legitimate and authentic so it will be accepted in one of the other countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. In the United States, all 50 states and the Federal Government (US Department of State â Office of Authentication) can issue an Apostille.