AOC Odyssey Transition - NCLTA GAP INDEMNITY FORM:
As many of you are already aware, the North Carolina
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is planning a much-anticipated
upgrade of the current VCAP system that indexes all civil and criminal filings
in North Carolina. In the first quarter of 2023, AOC will begin the
transition from VCAP to the new system called, Odyssey.
As part of this transition, there will be gap periods where
newly filed documents will not be visible on the old VCAP system and they will
also not be visible in Odyssey until the migration from VCAP is complete and
Odyssey is fully operational. Not all counties will be affected at the
same time. The migration process from VCAP to Odyssey will continue
throughout the remainder of 2023 and into 2024 until all Odyssey is fully
operational in all counties.
In response to these upcoming changes, NCLTA has adopted a GAP
Indemnity form that will likely be utilized by title insurance underwriters
throughout North Carolina during the migration process from VCAP to
Odyssey. This form can be accessed on the NCLTA website.
Since not all counties are affected at the same time, it is
imperative that attorneys stay apprised of the rollout schedule for the
migration to be prepared when it effects the counties where they
practice. When you are closing transactions in counties that are actively
transitioning from VCAP to Odyssey, you will also want to contact your title
insurance provider to confirm whether the GAP Indemnity will be required and
for any additional guidance to help navigate closings during the transition
period.
NCLTA GAP Affidavit & Indemnity
NCLTA GAP Affidavit & Indemnity