OK Now people, my message was viewed almost 50 times but no one has responded.  Do you all think certification is a bad idea or you just want to leave it up to every one else.  If no input comes from you all who read these postings then once we get a certification in place, don't complain about it.  And I am not trying to sound rude when I say that. We really want to know your opinions and want every one to contrubute, even if you aren't a member of the orginazation.  Please people, this is a really important step we must take.  And it will benefit us all.  Just imagine one day in the near future, an underwriter is typing a binder and askes, "Was this search done by a certified Examiner? No, Well then get it re-done by someone who is certified.  There is too much liability in using non-certified abstractors"  Now doesn't that sound great!???