Yes: in Utah, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the Utah Supreme Court; Utah State Bar. You can check a name yourself on Utah State Bar Attorney and LPP Directory.
Real estate attorneys in Utah: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in Utah?
In the Utah statutes and state purchase contract read, no rule requires a buyer or seller to hire a real estate attorney to close. Closings are handled by a title insurance agency with an escrow license (Utah Code 31A-23a-406).
What closing costs does Utah law set?
Utah has no official typical closing-cost total. The state contract has the seller pay for the buyer's owner's title policy by default, each county recorder charges $40 per recorded document, and no transfer tax was found.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · Utah Supreme Court; Utah State Bar
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: Utah State Bar Attorney and LPP Directory
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