Florida § 626.8413 - Title insurance agents; certain names prohibited.
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§ 626.8413. Title insurance agents; certain names prohibited.
After October 1, 2014, a title insurance agent or title insurance agency may not adopt a name that contains the words “title insurance,” “title company,” “title guaranty,” or “title guarantee” unless such words are followed by the word “agent” or “agency” in the same size and type as the words preceding it. This section does not apply to a title insurer acting as an agent for another title insurer if both insurers hold active certificates of authority to transact title insurance business in this state and both are acting under the names designated on such certificates.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 626.8413
What does Florida Statutes § 626.8413 cover?
Section 626.8413 ("Title insurance agents; certain names prohibited.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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