Tel 973-383-1252 Fax 973-383-1973
stephanie.schick@cornerstonetitlenj.com Mon–Fri · 33 Trinity St, Newton NJ
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Cornerstone
Title & Settlement · Est. 2002
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Family owned since 2002

A New Jersey title company that actually picks up the phone.

For nearly twenty years, Cornerstone Title & Settlement has delivered quality title searches and insurance across all 21 New Jersey counties — out of a small office on Trinity Street in Newton, with a team that treats every closing like it matters.

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Searching since1993
NJ counties servedAll 21
Closings any placeAnytime
File № CNJ-2002 · Sussex Co. · Est. April 2002
I'm a…
01 Buyer
First-time or moving. We walk you through every line.
 02 Seller
Clear title quickly. Disburse smoothly. Close on time.
 03 Realtor
Responsive. Accurate. A partner your clients will thank you for.
 04 Lender / Attorney
Searches in all 21 counties with timely policy issuance.
The Cornerstone difference

Three things every transaction gets from us.

We aren't your usual title company. Here, communication is the product.
§ 01 — I

We Communicate

We believe communication is key for a smooth transaction. Calls get answered. Emails get replies. You're never chasing us down for an update the day before closing.

§ 02 — II

Attention to Detail

Our team's attention to detail ensures the closing process is easy and efficient — from the first title commitment to the final recorded deed.

§ 03 — III

Anytime, Any Place

When it's time to close, we can come to you. The convenience of anytime-at-any-place closings is built into how we work.

What we do

Title, settlement & search services for all 21 NJ counties.

Residential and commercial. Quick turnaround. Timely policy issuance.
File 01 / Title

Title Searches & Insurance

  • Title Examinations
  • Title Commitments
  • Residential or Commercial
  • Quick turn around time
  • Ordering Survey, if requested
  • Servicing all 21 NJ Counties
  • Timely Issuance of Policies
File 02 / Closing

Full Closing / Settlement

  • Closing Services
  • Closing Disclosure preparation
  • HUD preparation
  • Electronic document processing
  • Recording of documents
  • Post-closing package return
  • Obtain payoffs · Clear judgments
  • Cut & disburse closing checks
File 03 / Searches

Ancillary Searches

  • County
  • Superior (Upper) Court Search
  • Tax & Assessment
  • Corporate Name
  • State UCC
  • Flood
  • Tidelands
  • Surrogate
Cornerstone office, 33 Trinity Street, Newton NJ
33 Trinity Street · Newton, NJ
Who we are

Family owned and operated since 2002.

For almost 20 years, Cornerstone Title & Settlement has taken pride in providing quality title searches and insurance for the State of New Jersey. We're small, we're independent, and we've been doing this work long enough to know what can go sideways — and how to keep it from doing so.

Our roots are in Sussex County. Our reach is statewide. Every file that comes through our door is handled by people who know your neighborhood, your county clerk, and the quirks of your closing.

22+Years in business
21NJ counties covered
3Major underwriters
Meet our team

The people who actually do the work.

Family owned and operated since 2002.
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Ed Stickles

Co-founder & co-owner

Almost 40 years of title searching experience in Sussex County. Newton native and a proud United States Marine Corps veteran.

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Louise Mauro

Co-founder

In title insurance since 1993. Began searching in Sussex County, trained as a title reader in Morristown before returning to co-found Cornerstone. Lives in Hampton with her husband and two kids.

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Stephanie Schick

Settlement

With Cornerstone since 2002. Handles all aspects of the title transaction — clearing title for closing and preparing settlement statements. Lives in Newton.

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Joe Stickles

Primary closer

1992 Finance grad of Oklahoma University. After 15 years in the NYC Financial District, Joe joined Cornerstone in 2006. Our primary closer and post-closing lead.

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Sarah Stickles

Staff searcher

Sussex County native, joined Cornerstone in 2016. Our staff searcher for all Sussex County properties. Lives in Wantage with her boyfriend, two dogs, and a cat.

Proudly underwriting for
Old Republic Title Stewart Title ALTA member
What our clients think

Law firms, lenders, and realtors, in their own words.

Verbatim quotes from long-term Cornerstone clients.

I have come to rely on the Cornerstone Title & Settlement staff who provides exceptional advice and services. Responses to title and closing requests are quick.

— Client partner

Cornerstone has been the primary title searcher, title insurance provider and more recently closing agent for our law firm. Not only is Cornerstone's title work virtually flawless, it is also supplied expeditiously.

— Law firm, NJ

Cornerstone gets the job done fast, properly and with an optimistic, can-do attitude — a dose of which we all need more often than not. I use Cornerstone because they got the job done right. Period.

— Repeat client
Ready to order

Send us a title order and we'll take it from there.

Our online order form captures buyer, seller, lender, purchase price, attorney details, and any additional searches you'd like. Start it now, finish when you have the rest — or call us and we'll handle it over the phone.

Email Stephanie Call 973-383-1252

What we'll need from you

  1. Buyer & seller names, property address
  2. Purchase price and mortgage amount
  3. Lender & loan number (if financed)
  4. Buyer's and seller's attorney contact
  5. Any extras: flood, survey, settlement agent
Frequently asked

Quick answers before you call.

Have a question we haven't covered? Pick up the phone — we actually answer it.
What counties do you cover?

All 21 New Jersey counties. Our team is based in Newton (Sussex County), with deep local knowledge there, and we routinely close files in Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union and across the state.

Do you handle residential and commercial?

Both. Residential purchases and refinances are our bread and butter; we also regularly handle commercial transactions, new construction, and complex clear-title work.

Which underwriters do you write for?

We proudly write policies through Old Republic Title, Stewart Title, and additional ALTA-member carriers depending on the transaction.

Can you come to us for closing?

Yes. Anytime-any-place closings are part of how we work — we'll bring the documents to the buyer, seller, or attorney's office if that's easier.

How do I submit a title order?

Easiest route: call 973-383-1252 or email stephanie.schick@cornerstonetitlenj.com. You can also send us the buyer, seller, purchase price, lender info, and attorney contacts directly — we'll confirm receipt the same day.

What extra searches can you order?

We routinely pull Superior (Upper) Court, Tax & Assessment, Corporate Name, State UCC, Flood, Tidelands, and Surrogate searches in addition to the standard county search.

How fast is your turnaround?

Quick turnaround is core to our service. Standard residential title commitments typically go out in a few business days; rush files get prioritized. Call us with a deadline and we'll be straight with you about what's workable.

I'm a first-time homebuyer — can you explain this?

Absolutely. We'll walk you line-by-line through your title commitment and your closing disclosure. You should leave the table understanding exactly what you paid for and what you now own.

Contact

Stop by, or give us a call.

To contact our team, please call us or email us. We're based in downtown Newton, NJ — parking right out front.

Telephone
973-383-1252
Fax
973-383-1973
Email
stephanie.schick@cornerstonetitlenj.com
Office
33 Trinity Street
Newton, NJ 07860