(57) Abstract : A method for protecting real estate from fraudulent changes in title begins by receiving a verification that a party requesting a change in title to a specific item of real estate is the true owner of the specific item of real estate. A title change authorization is provided if the identity of the requesting party is verified. A verification is received if the individual is a trusted authority authorized to modify title to real estate. The individual is authorized to effect the change in title to the specific item of real estate in accordance with the title change authorization. GM, KE, LS, MW, MZ, NA, SD, SL, SZ, TZ, UG, ZM, Published : ZW), Eurasian (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, MD, RU, TJ, TIM), -- with international search report European (AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, -- before the expiration of the time limit for amending FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, NL, claims and to be republished in the event of receipt NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR), OAPI (BF, B J, CF, CG, amendments CI, CM, GA, GN, GQ, GW, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, TG). Declarations under Rule 4.17 : -- as to applicant' s entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (Rule 4.17(ii)) -- of inventorship (Rule 4.17(iv))