TitlePlus!
TitlePlus! (d/b/a Monroe County Land Title Co., Inc.) is a privately held Bloomington, Indiana title insurance and closing services agency, founded in 1980, that serves residential and commercial buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals in Monroe County and surrounding areas via two physical offices and a Remote Online Notarization channel.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersBloomington, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What TitlePlus! does
TitlePlus!, operating under the legal entity Monroe County Land Title Co., Inc., is a privately held Indiana title insurance and closing services agency founded in 1980 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. The firm searches public records, examines legal documents, issues title insurance, and conducts real estate closings for buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals across Monroe County and surrounding Indiana counties. Title insurance policies are placed through five authorized national underwriters (Chicago Title, Fidelity National, Stewart Title, First American, Old Republic), giving the firm multi-carrier optionality on residential and commercial transactions.
The company's product portfolio comprises six interconnected services: Title Insurance, Title Reports, Title Searches (leveraging an internally maintained title plant that mirrors county Recorder records), Closing Services for purchases/sales/refinances, Remote Online Notarization (RON) delivered through a partnership with Notarize by Proof, and Commercial Closings staffed by a dedicated commercial closer/manager. The RON channel, launched in 2022 and exceeding 2,200 completed closings with 1,000+ unique users, allows signers anywhere in the U.S. to complete closings remotely at no added cost, materially extending the firm's effective service geography beyond its two physical Bloomington offices (Downtown at 328 S. Walnut Street and Southeast at 3679 S. Sare Road).
Revenue is generated transaction-by-transaction through title insurance premium splits retained from underwriters and closing service fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered via a downloadable fee sheet. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, anchored by the real estate professional network in Monroe County and supplemented by a self-serve Wufoo order form on titleplus.com. The firm has approximately 20 team members, has been under continuous same ownership since founding (Morrie Erickson as Owner/President), and operates without disclosed external funding, M&A, or recapitalization activity.
TitlePlus! firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TitlePlus!
- Legal name
- Monroe County Land Title Co., Inc.
- Website
- https://titleplus.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TitlePlus! (d/b/a Monroe County Land Title Co., Inc.) is a privately held Bloomington, Indiana title insurance and closing services agency, founded in 1980, that serves residential and commercial buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals in Monroe County and surrounding areas via two physical offices and a Remote Online Notarization channel.
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- akta.pro rank
TitlePlus! industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Title Insurance and Closing Services
- NAICS
- Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191), Direct Title Insurance Carriers (524127)
- SIC
- Title Insurance (6361)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Title Insurance & Underwriting (BPAJAOAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Title Search & Examination (BPAJAOAB), Abstracting Services (Title Abstracts) (BPAJAOAC), Notary & Signing Agent Services (Remote/Onsite) (BPAJAOAF)
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Where TitlePlus! is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bloomington
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
TitlePlus! business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Title Insurance Policies: Issuing title insurance policies through five authorized national underwriters (Chicago Title, Fidelity National, Stewart Title, First American, Old Republic). The company searches public records, examines legal documents, and insures ownership for residential and commercial transactions.
- Closing Services: Conducting real estate closings for purchases, sales, and refinances. Handles the details of closing so customers can focus on the big picture.
- Title Reports: Searching public records and examining legal documents to produce title reports and title insurance commitments.
- Title Searches: Performing title searches by combing through public records in county offices (Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder, Clerk of courts) and sometimes U.S. Bankruptcy/District Courts to determine ownership rights and claims of real property.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | No publicly available fee schedule |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
TitlePlus! product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies, performs title searches and examinations through public records, produces title reports and commitments, and conducts real estate closings for residential and commercial purchases, sales, and refinances. The firm also offers Remote Online Notarization (RON) at no added cost, allowing sellers and cash buyers to complete signings remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
Product overview
TitlePlus! is a title insurance and closing services company operating as the business name for Monroe County Land Title Co., Inc., providing real estate title and closing services since 1980. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform architecture, with the core product being title insurance and closing services. The portfolio consists of six interconnected products: Title Insurance policies (issued through five major underwriters: Chicago Title, Fidelity National, Stewart Title, First American, and Old Republic), Title Reports, Title Searches (the foundational service involving public record research), Closing Services (handling settlement and fund transfers), Remote Online Notarization (RON) for digital document signing, and Commercial Closings for non-residential transactions. Services cover Monroe County and surrounding Indiana counties for both residential and commercial properties, including purchases, sales, and refinances.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Title Insurance Title insurance policies that protect buyers and lenders from defects in title, liens, encumbrances, or ownership disputes discovered after closing. Issued through five major national underwriters for residential and commercial transactions.
- Title Reports Comprehensive title search reports examining public records to identify ownership history, liens, encumbrances, and other matters affecting property title.
- Title Searches Property title research services searching public records in county offices (Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder, Clerk) and external databases to verify ownership chain and identify encumbrances.
- Closing Services Full-service real estate closing and settlement services handling document preparation, signing, fund transfers, and recording for residential and commercial transactions.
- Remote Online Notarization (RON) Digital notarization service enabling buyers, sellers, and other parties to sign closing documents remotely via video conference with identity verification, eliminating the need to be physically present. Offered at no added cost to customers.
- Commercial Closings Specialized closing services for commercial real estate transactions, including entity documentation verification and commercial loan closing handling.
Companies that use TitlePlus!
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TitlePlus! technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature1 record
TitlePlus! partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Notarize by ProofcoreTitlePlus! has partnered with Notarize by Proof (formerly Notarize Inc.) to facilitate remote online notarization (RON) signings. This platform allows closers to remotely notarize all documents in the closing package at the time of signing. Signers receive an email directing them to create a profile, and the platform includes identity verification through photo ID and knowledge-based authentication questions.
- Chicago Title Insurance CompanycoreOne of five authorized national title underwriters from whom TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies. Chicago Title is one of the nation's leading title insurance companies.
- Fidelity National Title Insurance CompanycoreOne of five authorized national title underwriters from whom TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies.
- Stewart Title Guaranty CompanycoreOne of five authorized national title underwriters from whom TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies.
- First American Title CompanycoreOne of five authorized national title underwriters from whom TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies.
- Old Republic National Title Insurance CompanycoreOne of five authorized national title underwriters from whom TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TitlePlus! competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stewart Title Guaranty Company: National title insurance underwriter and one of TitlePlus!'s five authorized carriers. Provides title insurance, escrow, and closing services through direct offices and independent agents nationwide.
- First American Title Insurance Company: One of the largest national title insurance underwriters in the U.S. and one of five authorized carriers from which TitlePlus! issues policies. Operates a broad national network of direct operations and agents that overlaps TitlePlus!'s residential and commercial title services.
- Chicago Title Insurance Company: Major national title underwriter and one of TitlePlus!'s five authorized carriers. Provides title insurance, closing, and escrow services nationally through owned offices and independent agents.
- Fidelity National Title: National title insurance underwriter (FNF) and one of TitlePlus!'s five authorized carriers. Operates a large network of title agencies and underwriters across the U.S. comparable in product scope to TitlePlus!.
- Old Republic National Title Insurance: National title insurance underwriter and one of TitlePlus!'s five authorized carriers. Operates a network of underwriters and agents delivering the same core title insurance and closing services as TitlePlus!.
Emerging players
- Doma (formerly States Title): Tech-forward title insurance and settlement company using AI/automation to streamline title production and reduce reliance on traditional local title agents. Competes with TitlePlus! for lender-direct and refinance transactions.
- Snapdocs: Digital closing and remote online notarization network connecting lenders, settlement agents, and notary platforms. Competes with TitlePlus!'s RON offering for digital closings and lender-side workflow orchestration.
Direct peers
- WFG National Title Insurance Company: National title insurance underwriter that distributes through independent title agents and operates in Indiana. Closely comparable to TitlePlus! as a regional title agency partner issuing policies through similar channels.
- North American Title Insurance Company: Regional/national title insurance underwriter using agent-based distribution across many U.S. states including Indiana. Comparable to TitlePlus! in offering title insurance, escrow, and closing services through the independent agent channel.
Others
- Notarize / Proof: Remote online notarization platform partner of TitlePlus!. Provides the underlying technology enabling TitlePlus!'s RON service; an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor in title insurance issuance.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
TitlePlus! social profiles
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TitlePlus! leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles19 records
TitlePlus! funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TitlePlus! M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TitlePlus!
What does TitlePlus! do?
TitlePlus! issues title insurance policies, performs title searches and examinations through public records, produces title reports and commitments, and conducts real estate closings for residential and commercial purchases, sales, and refinances. The firm also offers Remote Online Notarization (RON) at no added cost, allowing sellers and cash buyers to complete signings remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
Is TitlePlus! a public or private company?
TitlePlus! is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TitlePlus! founded?
TitlePlus! was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TitlePlus! based?
TitlePlus! is headquartered in Bloomington, United States, in the North America region.
How does TitlePlus! make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Title Insurance Policies are the primary driver. The others are closing Services, title Reports and title Searches.
Who are TitlePlus!'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stewart Title Guaranty Company, First American Title Insurance Company, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title and Old Republic National Title Insurance. Emerging players are Doma (formerly States Title) and Snapdocs. Direct peers are WFG National Title Insurance Company and North American Title Insurance Company. Notarize / Proof is listed as an others.
Does TitlePlus! have an API?
No public API is recorded for TitlePlus!.
What industry is TitlePlus! in?
TitlePlus!'s product category is Title Insurance and Closing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAOAA, Title Insurance & Underwriting, with a secondary code of BPAJAOAB, Title Search & Examination. Its NAICS code is 541191 and its SIC code is 6361.