Sometimes. Depending on the nature of the title defects, they may be corrected with the assistance of an attorney of the seller's choice.

Correction methods include affidavits, correction deeds and other documents. Court action may be necessary.

Many times the commitment for title insurance will list what items or actions would be necessary to remove the matter in question as an exception to coverage.

The title insurance company does not cure bad titles or write legal papers. Documents required by the title company are not meant to cure a title defect. They are required to satisfy the title insurance company that the property is insurable.