About Us

Founded in Brookfield, Missouri, Professional Land Title Corporation (PLTC) has proudly served the real estate community since 1964, providing quality title and escrow services for realtors, mortgage brokers, lenders, banks, and individuals.

Located in the heart of downtown Brookfield, PLTC has been a trusted and respected part of the local business community for more than 60 years. In 2025, First American Title recognized PLTC as one of its Top Ten Agents in Missouri, reflecting the company’s long-standing commitment to excellence and customer service.

PLTC is built on a foundation of professionalism, accuracy, and personalized service. Whether assisting with title work, escrow services, or real estate closings, our team is dedicated to making each transaction smooth, secure, and efficient.

Our current Board of Directors includes Clare Devoy, Bill Dorsey, Janet Daniels, Greg Elson, and Danielle Head.

Danielle Head serves as PLTC Manager, and Genevieve Brown serves as Abstractor and Closing Agent, helping continue the tradition of dependable service our customers have trusted for generations.

Our History

First American Title recognized Professional Land Title Corporation as one of its 2025 Top Ten Agents in Missouri, a reflection of the trust and support our clients and community have given us throughout the years.

Professional Land Title Corporation was established in 1964 by Robert S. Dorsey, William C. Hines, Gerald Elson, Robert Devoy, and Jack Wrenn. These five businessmen from Brookfield and Marceline, Missouri recognized the need for an abstract office, leading to the establishment of Professional Land Title Corporation at 113 East Brooks Street in Brookfield, Missouri.

With the office established, the work began. Dudley Brandom, an abstracter from Gallatin, Missouri, was hired to photograph the land records in the Linneus Courthouse. His staff built the plant by organizing copies of all land transactions involving defined legal descriptions of real estate and separating them into individual files. Today, with advances in technology and internet access, this process uses up-to-date digital scanning of courthouse records directly into the system, helping keep records current and efficient.

From 1968 to 2004, PLTC also operated a credit bureau that collected public record information, maintaining as many as 5,000 secure files for families throughout the county. Today, the company continues to provide a weekly report reflecting Linn County recorded documents, available exclusively to subscribers.

Over the years, owner’s title insurance has gradually replaced traditional abstracts of title with legal opinions to help guarantee clear land ownership. PLTC has continued to evolve by providing professional escrow services for funds and documents necessary to close land sales and financing transactions.

Many factors contribute to a successful business, which is why PLTC takes pride in hard work, a devoted staff, customer loyalty, and delivering a product built on accuracy and trust.

At PLTC, we are extremely appreciative of the trust, confidence, and support this community has given us over the past 60+ years. We look forward to continuing our commitment to the community, knowing our rich history provides a strong foundation for a prosperous future.

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