Florida Title Company
Cotton Land Title
Land Title · Escrow · Title Insurance
A full-service Florida land title company — escrow and closing services for residential and commercial properties throughout the state.
Our Mission
Northwest Florida's Top Land Title Company
Our mission is to serve the real estate, banking, and legal community by offering a quality product in a timely manner at a competitive rate. Cotton Land Title's staff is here and ready to serve you. We have over 30 years combined experience in the title business and are eager to work for you. We are a full service title company, specializing in escrow and closing services for residential and commercial properties throughout the state of Florida.
Contact us today! 850.865.6000
Contact us todayWhat We Do
Full-service title & closing
From title search to the closing table, we handle every step so your transaction goes smoothly.
Title Search & Examination
A full history of the property — uncovering liens, claims, and title clouds before you buy.
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Secure handling of earnest money and other funds, held and disbursed per a clear agreement.
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Owner's and lender's policies that protect your investment against hidden risks and claims.
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Coordination with your lender and preparation of the Settlement Statement, deed, and closing documents.
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A guided settlement — documents explained and signed, funds disbursed, and deeds recorded.
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Byron E. Cotton
Byron@CottonLandTitle.comByron E. Cotton
Over 30 Years of Experience
Byron E. Cotton is a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County, Florida. He grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar and Destin and graduated from Choctawhatchee High School. He attended Florida State University and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.
After graduating law school, Byron returned home to join the law firm of Cotton & Gates. A large portion of his practice is focused on Real Estate Closings including residential and commercial sales transactions, short sales, foreclosure defense, refinances and litigation. Byron has worked with multiple title underwriters including Westcor, First American and Fidelity. Byron is admitted to practice law in Florida and the Northern District of Florida in Federal Court.
Byron and his wife Julie are active in the community serving on community boards, active in the Okaloosa and Destin Chambers of Commerce and giving back to their community with their time and involvement.
Byron is regarded by his peers and clients as an expert in the market. In his practice and his companies, Byron has always recognized that service and professionalism you provide is what defines you in business and if you put clients first you will always be successful.
Ready to close with confidence?
Call us today at (850) 865-6000 — our team is here and ready to serve you.