The Statement of Information or Statement of Identity serves what purpose?

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The Statement of Information (or Statement of Identity) is used to give the title company the identifying details it needs about the purchaser (and any other insured parties) so it can locate the correct public-records and issue a valid title policy. Because people can have similar names and records are spread across offices, the title company collects information like full legal name, current address, date of birth, and other identifiers to ensure they match the right records, verify identity, and prevent misidentification that could affect the title search. This isn’t about lender information or escrow fees; it’s about enabling an accurate search and proper policy issuance.