Every Detail,
Done Right.
Full-service title insurance, abstract, and municipal search work across all of New York State. Three offices. Four practice areas. One standard of precision — on every transaction, every time.
Built for every side of the transaction.
We serve four distinct client communities — each with their own workflow, risk profile, and expectations. We've built our practice around all four.
Banks & Lenders
HELOC and refinance title work with fast turnaround, lender-grade compliance, and real-time order tracking built for financial institutions.
Municipalities
New York's leading In-Rem tax foreclosure title specialist — with the volume capacity and RPTL expertise that county governments require.
Attorneys & Real Estate
Full-service title and abstract services for residential closings — with deep county relationships and a licensed attorney on staff.
Commercial Real Estate
Title insurance and comprehensive search services for commercial transactions — backed by 40 years of New York real estate expertise and an in-house attorney.
Four practice areas. One point of contact.
Each service line is staffed by specialists who work in that product every day — not a generalist team wearing multiple hats.
Last owner and current owner searches optimized for lender timelines
Home equity reports, refinance assistance, and subordination support
Lender's title insurance through First American and Fidelity National
Secure client portal for real-time order placement, tracking, and document delivery
Established relationships with community banks and credit unions across NY
Multi-state coordination through our national vendor network
Full, update, and current owner searches across all 62 New York counties
Abstracts of title — located, updated, and replaced
Owner's and lender's title insurance at TIRSA rates with applicable discounts
Licensed attorney on staff for complex examination and curative work
Residential and commercial — single family through multi-unit
Deed, mortgage, judgment, lien, and encumbrance analysis
Full In-Rem title searches supporting municipal tax foreclosure proceedings
High-volume capacity with a dedicated department managing municipal workflows
Deep familiarity with RPTL Article 11 and county-specific requirements
Currently active in 8+ counties across New York State
Flexible volume scheduling aligned to municipal budget and fiscal cycles
Single point of contact from intake through final delivery
Commercial title insurance through First American and Fidelity National Title
Full title searches and examination on commercial properties across New York
Owner's and lender's policies for commercial acquisitions and financing
In-house attorney available for complex title issues and curative matters
Coverage across all 62 New York counties
40+ years of New York real estate knowledge applied to every transaction
The title partner your lending team can count on.
We process over 6,000 HELOC and refinance orders annually for our current client base — community banks and credit unions across Central and Western New York who depend on ITA for consistent turnaround, accurate searches, and a team that understands lender timelines.
If your institution is evaluating title vendors, here is what you will find when you work with us: a dedicated lender services team, a client portal built for volume order management, and a track record of reliability that our banking partners have counted on for decades.
"ITA has been our go-to title partner for HELOC work for years. Their turnaround is consistent, their portal is easy to use, and they always pick up the phone. That's rare in this industry."
— Senior Loan Officer, Community Bank, Central New YorkWhat lenders get when they work with ITA
Last owner and current owner searches built around your timeline — not ours
Lender's title insurance through First American and Fidelity National Title
Client portal for real-time order placement, status tracking, and document delivery
Home equity reports, subordination support, and refinance assistance
A dedicated team that answers the phone — no ticket queues, no call centers
Multi-state coordination available through our national vendor network
Commercial title work that holds up to scrutiny.
Commercial transactions carry higher stakes and tighter timelines. Our team brings 40 years of New York real estate expertise to every commercial file — and unlike many title companies, we have a licensed attorney on staff to handle the complexity that commercial deals often surface.
Whether you're financing, acquiring, or refinancing a commercial property in New York State, ITA delivers the title insurance and search work your transaction requires — accurately, efficiently, and backed by deep county-level knowledge across all 62 counties.
Why in-house legal counsel matters on commercial deals.
Most title companies outsource their legal work. When a commercial transaction surfaces a title defect, an unresolved easement, or a chain-of-title issue, the clock stops while you wait for outside counsel to get up to speed.
At ITA, we have a licensed New York attorney on staff — available from the moment a complex issue surfaces, not after a referral and a delay.
Sara Bulson, Attorney & Title Examiner — NYS Licensed
Sara leads ITA's title examination work in Western New York, bringing legal precision to every file and direct resolution capability when commercial transactions require it.
New York's specialist in In-Rem title work.
In-Rem tax foreclosure is a specialized discipline that most title companies don't fully understand. We've built a dedicated practice around it — a department with the volume capacity, institutional knowledge, and county relationships that municipal clients require.
We currently serve the following counties and municipalities. If your county isn't listed, contact us — we're actively expanding across New York's 62 counties.
"Independent Title Agency has been an invaluable partner in our In-Rem foreclosure process. Their attention to detail and understanding of municipal requirements is unmatched."
— Municipal client, Upstate New YorkWhat sets our In-Rem practice apart
Dedicated In-Rem department — not a side function of a general title shop
High-volume production capacity aligned to annual municipal foreclosure cycles
Deep familiarity with RPTL Article 11 and county-specific procedural variations
Competitive pricing structured for public sector budget realities
One dedicated contact per county — no hand-offs, no call centers
All 62 New York counties.
With three offices across Central and Western New York — and a national vendor network behind them — we cover every county in New York State. No referrals, no hand-offs.
Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Cortland, Cayuga & surrounding counties
Monroe, Wayne, Genesee, Wyoming, Ontario, Livingston & surrounding counties
Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua & surrounding counties — now accepting orders
All remaining NY counties covered — plus multi-state coordination when needed
Need coverage outside our direct footprint?
We coordinate all 62 NY counties and out-of-state orders through our national vendor network — no delays, no referrals.
The standard others measure against.
Four commitments we make to every client on every order — regardless of size, complexity, or market.
Accuracy First
Every file carefully examined. Every search thoroughly reviewed. We have a licensed attorney on staff because accuracy in title work isn't optional — it's the entire point.
Reliable Speed
Fast turnaround without cutting corners. Our workflows are built for volume without sacrificing the precision our clients depend on — especially in HELOC and lender work.
Real People, Real Service
You reach someone who knows your file. No call centers, no ticket queues. Our team picks up the phone and owns the relationship from first order to final delivery.
Technology-Forward
Our client portal delivers real-time order tracking and document delivery. We invest in the systems that make your workflow faster — and we're not done building.
The people behind every transaction.
Our team averages over 15 years of New York title experience. You'll work with a real person who knows your file, your county, and your business.
Jeremy leads Independent Title Agency's strategic growth — expanding ITA's footprint across New York State and building the technology infrastructure that sets ITA apart from the competition.
With 25 years at Independent Title Agency, Kelly oversees day-to-day operations across all three offices, ensuring every order meets the precision standards our clients depend on.
Claire leads ITA's operational systems and technology initiatives, ensuring our client portal, workflows, and turnaround standards stay ahead of industry expectations.
Shawna manages ITA's Rochester operations, overseeing the region's attorney relationships and driving continued growth across Monroe County and Western NY.
A licensed New York attorney and title examiner, Sara leads ITA's Western NY examination work — including Erie and Monroe County — bringing legal precision and direct curative capability to every file.
Sue brings years of New York title examination experience to ITA, delivering the careful, county-level review that our clients count on across every transaction. She is based in our Syracuse headquarters.
Denni oversees ITA's financial operations and reporting — ensuring the financial clarity and discipline that underpins our growth across all four practice areas.
Angela leads ITA's dedicated municipal tax foreclosure division. She is the single point of contact for every county government client — managing complex multi-parcel In-Rem orders from intake through final delivery.
Ben manages ITA's Rochester attorney and professional relationships, serving as the primary liaison for new and existing clients across Western New York.
Paul is a seasoned title industry professional with 42 years of experience spanning every aspect of the business. From 1999 through 2026 he owned and operated ITA, developing deep expertise in title operations, client relationships, and market development — with particular strength in building trusted relationships with attorneys, lenders, municipalities, and key industry partners.
Trusted by institutions across New York.
From community banks to county governments to real estate attorneys — our clients come back because the work is right, and so is the relationship.
"ITA has been our go-to title partner for HELOC work for years. Their turnaround is consistent, their portal is easy to use, and they always pick up the phone. That's rare in this industry."
"We've worked with Independent Title on our In-Rem proceedings for over a decade. Their understanding of the municipal process and their capacity to handle our volume has made them an indispensable partner."
"I've referred my clients to ITA for years. The team in Rochester is knowledgeable, professional, and they actually read the files. You can tell this is a company that takes accuracy seriously."
Three locations. One team.
Strategically placed across Central and Western New York, each office has direct access to local county records and established relationships with county clerks and municipal offices.
Syracuse, New York 13203
Rochester, New York [ZIP]
Erie County
Statewide & Multi-State
Need title work outside our direct office footprint? We coordinate all 62 NY counties and out-of-state orders through our national vendor network.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you're a bank evaluating a new title partner, a county managing an In-Rem proceeding, an attorney placing a closing order, or a commercial buyer — we're ready to talk.