The Ohio Association of Independent Title Agents welcomes new members.  There are three classes of membership, designated as: Active, Associate, and Underwriter. Click here for the bylaws.

Joining is easy!  Either click on the above table to select your desired membership and pay online through Paypal or via credit card, or click on the application link below to print out the application and mail with your check to the following address:

OAITA, 216 Bradenton Avenue, Dublin, OH 43017

Here are just a few of the benefits you will realize by joining OAITA:

• OAITA is committed to protecting your interests both on the Legislative and Regulatory fronts. Be part of the partnership of professionals who work together to bring the independent title agent issues to the forefront at the state and national level.
• Stay on top of the latest industry developments with OAITA’s Breaking News, President’s Message, and Legislative Alerts.
• Expand your leadership skills. By serving on one of OAITA’s many committees, you have the opportunity to work with other members on important issues facing the industry.
• Our online presence, including our website, Blog, OAITA-alert announcements, our Job Board, and the frequent updates to our website are provided to you.
• By becoming a member, you help support those efforts. In addition, you will be aiding OAITA in our main activities: interacting with legislators, lawyers, the media, and any other action that helps to further the cause of the independent title agent issues in Ohio.
• Eligibility to feature your agent or title agency profile in our online independent title agency consumer directory (learn more about the online directory)
• Discounted pricing on educational programs, courses, seminars and conferences.
• Opportunity to network and share information with other Ohio industry leaders.

Plus, your membership has perks, it now includes TWO memberships in one:  both State and National - with full membership benefits to the National Association of Independent Land Title Agents (www.NAILTA.org).

SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIPS:

Active Membership (no controlled business arrangements)

Any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other business entity, including any employee, who is legally qualified to engage in the business of land title evidencing or insuring as an abstractor, who is not affiliated with a bank, mortgage broker, builder or real estate company, subscribes and adheres to the Code of Ethics of the Association as adopted, amended, or interpreted as herein provided, and agrees to be governed by the Bylaws of the Association shall be eligible for Active membership in the Association.

Click here to download an Active Membership Application.

Associate Membership

Associate membership shall be limited to those not qualified for Active membership. Associate membership shall be available to any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other business entity engaged in providing services related to the land title industry as defined by the Board, including but not limited to, banks, mortgage brokers, loan originators, real estate brokers, real estate agents, surveyors, appraisers, abstractors, examiners, notaries, and other real-estate related professions. Independent Associates are those persons or entities who do not have any affiliation with a controlled business arrangement, whether owned wholly or in part by a bank, mortgage broker, real estate broker, real estate agent, builder or other settlement service provider.

Click here to download an Associate Membership Application.

Underwriter Membership

Underwriter membership shall be limited to those title insurance underwriters and their employees who are not independent title insurance agents or CBA title insurance agents and whose total title insurance agency and/or title insurance agent base consists of no less than 90% independent title insurance agencies and/or agents. Underwriter Associate membership shall be available to any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other business entity engaged in providing services related to the land title industry as a title insurance underwriter and as defined by the Board. An Underwriter Associate may hold office as Trustee and Officer subject to the rules as determined by the Board.

Click here to download an Underwriter Membership Application.