Certification, Title Training,

Lot and Block Survey System

Kenneth Farmer · June 9, 2019

Course Type	Duration	Assessment	CLE Credit Available
Internet On-Demand	1 Hour	Yes	1 Hour

This course covers the lot-and-block survey system (also known as the subdivision system, the recorded plat survey system, or the recorded map survey system). The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed understanding of how a subdivision plat is created, the component parts of a subdivision plat, and how to locate real property using the lot and block survey system.

After completing the assigned readings in this course, you should be able to:

Understand the subdivision platting process
Understand the component parts of a subdivision plat
Identify and locate a lot and block parcel on a subdivision plat

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Introduction

Basics of Title Insurance 3 Topics

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Overview

Learning Objectives

Key Terms and Concepts

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Historical Development 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Background

Enabling Legislation

LB-Q1-Historical Developments

Types of Subdivision Plats 5 Topics

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Subdivision Plat

Consolidation Plat

Correction Plat

Plat Amendment or Replat

Plat Vacation

Subdivision Procedural Requirements 4 Topics

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Pre-Application Meetings

Preliminary Plat Review

Guarantee of Installation of Public Improvements

Final Plat Review

Subdivision Substantive Requirements 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Requirements as to Form

Requirements as to Content

Requirements for Recording

LB-Q2-Subdivision Procedural and Substantive Requirements

Components of a Subdivision Plat 23 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Sample Plat

Title Block

Recording Information

Owner's Certificate

Owner's Acknowledgment

Local Approal Information

Scale

North Arrow (Orientation)

Ledgend

Plat Notes

Surveyor Notes

Surveyor's Certificate and Acknowledgment

Boundary Description

Area Vicinity Maps

Excluded Property

Reference to Neighboring Properties

LB-Q3-Components of a Subdivision Plat

Dedications

Common Problems 6 Topics

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In General

Insufficient Information

Plat Does Not Conform To Government Survey

Monuments Do Not Conform To Plat

Resubdivided Property

Subdivided Lots

Reading a Lot and Block Description 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Reading a Lot and Block Description

LB-Q4-Reading a Lot and Block Description

Course Wrap-Up

Examination(s) / Course Evaluation 2 Quizzes

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LB-Q5-Final Quiz

Course Evaluation

About Instructor

Kenneth Farmer

Ken Farmer is Sr. Underwriting Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company in Mississippi. Ken is responsible for providing underwriting guidance to agents throughout Mississippi and underwriting support and direction to the sales team and their marketing efforts to help improve growth opportunities in Mississippi. Ken performs various responsibilities centered on quality, communication and policy evaluation all in support of developing and maintaining agency relationships.

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