A Statement of Information is a form many buyers and sellers are asked to complete during a real estate transaction – and it often raises questions simply because it feels unrelated to the sale itself.
Why it’s requested
Title companies use it to distinguish you from other people with the same or a similar name in public records, helping ensure that liens, judgments, or other claims belonging to someone else don’t mistakenly attach to your title search.
What it typically asks for
Basic identifying information – date of birth, prior addresses, marital history, and similar details – used only to confirm your identity against public records, not shared beyond the title company’s search process.
It’s routine, not a red flag
Being asked for this form doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your file – it’s a standard part of a thorough title search, especially for buyers or sellers with common names.
Questions about your closing paperwork? Call Dockside Realty at 850.225.9785 or email christine@docksiderealtyinc.com.