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A search affecting real property, when made and certified to by a title insurance, abstract or searching company, organized under the laws of this state, may be used in place of, and with the same legal effect as, an official search.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Civil Practice Law and Rules - CVP Rule 4523. Search by title insurance or abstract company - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/civil-practice-law-and-rules/cvpny-cplr-rule-4523/
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