Legal Definitions - indicia of title

Definition: Indicia of title refers to a document that proves someone owns a piece of property, whether it's personal or real estate.

Examples:

• A deed to a house
• A car title
• A certificate of ownership for a boat

These examples show how indicia of title can come in different forms depending on the type of property being owned. For a house, a deed is the indicia of title, while for a car it's the car title. These documents prove that the person named on them is the rightful owner of the property.