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A real estate licensee is explaining Hawaii's two title registration systems to a client purchasing property in Kaimuki. All of the following statements correctly describe differences between Hawaii's Land Court system and the Regular System (Bureau of Conveyances) EXCEPT:

Correct Answer

C) Title insurance is unnecessary for Land Court properties because the state guarantee eliminates all title risks without exception

The statement that title insurance is completely unnecessary for Land Court properties because the state guarantee eliminates all title risks without exception is incorrect. While the Land Court's state-guaranteed certificate of title provides strong protection and significantly reduces certain title risks, title insurance is still commonly obtained for Land Court properties to cover risks not addressed by the certificate, such as survey issues, unrecorded liens, and other matters. The state guarantee does not eliminate all possible title risks without exception.

Answer Options
A
The Land Court system provides a state-guaranteed certificate of title, while the Regular System does not guarantee title
B
Properties in the Land Court system are transferred by registering a new certificate of title, while Regular System properties are transferred by recording a deed
C
Title insurance is unnecessary for Land Court properties because the state guarantee eliminates all title risks without exception
D
Some parcels in Hawaii are dual-registered, appearing in both the Land Court and the Regular System simultaneously

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