What Is a T47 Form

The T-47 is an affidavit that accompanies a survey in real estate transactions when the buyer and seller wish to use an existing survey rather than paying for a new one at the time of the transaction.

How do I get a t47?

Where can I get a T-47? You can get one from your title company, the Texas Department of Insurance or your agent can provide you with the Texas Association of Realtors version of the form, like this TAR 1907 Residential Real Property Affidavit sample.

What is a GF number?

The GF number (for guaranty file) is used to identify the file and should be used whenever you communicate with the closer. The process of setting up a working file for the transaction is often called “opening title” and is the first step in the title company’s work to close the sale and issue a policy.