COVID-19 Resource Centre

Stewart Title is dedicated to serving our clients during the unprecedented challenges brought on by COVID-19 as we all do our part to "flatten the curve". 

 

To ensure that your real estate transactions continue to close securely and efficiently during this period, we have compiled this page as a reference for available coverage, tools, resources and contact information.

Online Tools to Maintain Efficiencies

Smart Order Form for Residential & Commercial Orders 

If you are presently ordering policies by phone or fax, we encourage you to switch to our Smart Order Form. No login is required.

 

NextSTEPS for Residential Orders

Alternatively, residential orders can be placed on Stewart's online ordering application NextSTEPS, which is also integrated with third-party conveyancing platforms.  To register, please email your Business Development Manager.

 

Automated Payment Process (APP)

Simplify account reconciliation and avoid having to send cheques by mail or courier by remitting premiums via credit card or pre-authorized debit. Simply email our Finance Team to enrol.

 

Search Services, powered by ESC

An online solution for convenient, accurate and secure access to corporate searches. Click here to enrol.  

FAQs

Virtual ID Verification – What is Stewart Title’s position?
Virtual Signing – Is Stewart Title’s coverage affected if signatures are obtained remotely?
Virtual Signing – Where can I locate information for my Province on virtual/remote signing?
Virtual Closings – What are the best practices for closing in the virtual environment?
Virtual Signing – Will banks accept virtual signatures vs. original (wet) signatures?
Virtual ID Verification – How can I verify ID remotely?
Registration Delays – What protection does Gap Coverage provide?
Off-Title Search Inquiry Delays – How are you addressing delays in off-title searches? (eg. taxes, status/strata certificates, building/zoning related searches, etc.)
Title Fraud – What title fraud coverage is available?
Remote Access – What tools do you have to help us work remotely/from home?
Mail/Courier – Is Stewart accepting mail or couriers?

Stewart Contacts

Business Development Managerclick to locate
Software Support[email protected]  /  (866) 969-9101
Underwriting
[email protected]
Fraud Verification / Flags
[email protected]
Residential Transactions[email protected]
Commercial Transactions[email protected]
Automatic Payment Process (APP)[email protected]  /  (866) 667-5151
Statements & Accounts[email protected]  /  (866) 667-5151
Claims Inquiries[email protected]