Membership Benefits

Title Action Network
Join nearly 12,000 land title insurance industry professionals in the Title Action Network (TAN). TAN is a 100% free organization that allows our industry to quickly and easily contact their local and federal lawmakers about issues that affect your business and your bottom line.

Title Industry Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
TIPAC is the collective voice of the title insurance industry and the official PAC of ALTA. TIPAC enables us to build and develop relationships with members of Congress, while educating and advocating on behalf of our industry.

Congressional Liaisons
ALTA’s Congressional Liaisons are individuals that have existing relationships or would like to develop connections with members of Congress. Joining this group of advocates helps ALTA gain greater access to Congress and allows us to better explain the benefits of our industry.

The Source for Industry Training - Made by Title Professionals for Title Professionals. Since 1971, ALTA has been the source of practical knowledge and skill-based training solutions for the title insurance industry. ALTA is dedicated to providing cutting-edge educational solutions to our members through several mediums. Members get discounted access to ALTA’s educational materials.

Online Courses
Designed for employees to learn from the office, these courses were developed by LTI and ALTA's Education Committee. Choose from four courses:

• Title 101: Basic instruction on Searching, Evidencing, Abstracting, Insurance, Underwriting, Regulations and more.
• Title 201: Advanced instruction on Easements, Water Rights, Reinsurance and more.
• Escrow Accounting Procedures: Teaches a model system of managerial practices designed to minimize your risk in handling escrow funds.
• Ethics in the Title Industry (Updated 2021): Addresses title-related ethical issues.

Continuing Education
ALTA is dedicated to the professional development of all of our members. There are several ways to earn CE & CLE Credit. This is your one-stop source for your Continuing Education Credits.

Educational Training Videos
Purchase and watch LTI-produced videos on topics affecting the title insurance industry.

Title Triumph® Board Game
Title Triumph® is a unique and challenging twist in education. Play it at your conference or break room table. The topics, including closing & escrow; search & exam; commitments & policies, will test employees' knowledge and comprehension.

Webinars
Every month, ALTA hosts webinars on issues important to title insurance professionals. Click here for more information about upcoming webinars and gain access to previous webinar recordings.

Model Training Program
Build the perfect training program with a mix of audio, video, distance learning, team-building and face-to-face training opportunities.

HR Sample Library
This page provides access to the ALTA's Sample Job Description and Job Advertisement Library. Some of these files are available to any interested party, but many are available only to ALTA Members.

NTP Designation
The National Title Professional (NTP) Designation is designed to recognize land title professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, experience and dedication essential to the safe and efficient transfer of real property.

Publications

TitleNews Magazine
Free With ALTA Membership/Nonmember $300 per year
The land title industry's essential magazine contains vital information and analysis geared specifically for the land title insurance industry as well as general business articles to help you effectively manage and grow your business. The magazine is printed quarterly with a digital version emailed every month that you can share with employees and clients.

The Title Insurance Law Journal
Member Price: $250/Nonmember Price: $370
This monthly e-newsletter reports on the latest court decisions and developments addressing title insurance coverage, class actions and regulatory enforcement, escrow and closing duties, agent/underwriter disputes, conveyancing law, and RESPA compliance and violations. Please see a sample newsletter.

Digital Media

TitleNews Online Email
Twice a week, the top stories impacting the title industry are brought to you. This e-newsletter strives to provide timely industry updates so you can maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

News You Can Use Email
This daily email provides a collection of headlines and news from national media sources, keeping you up to date on current issues impacting business and the real estate and mortgage markets.

ALTA Digital Fix
This twice a month e-newsletter focuses on technology and all things digital, and highlights how the industry is working to improve the efficiency and speed of transactions to better serve customers.

Advocacy Update Email
This weekly email penned by our CEO, gives ALTA members the latest information on the association’s legislative efforts on Capitol Hill and around the United States.

ALTA Blog
ALTA's Blog offers another avenue to keep members and others informed about association initiatives and industry news.

ALTA ONE
ALTA ONE is the most important event for the title insurance industry. Each year, it unites all ALTA members in one place to get inspired, gain knowledge and work together to protect the property rights of homebuyers. ALTA ONE features stimulating speakers, dynamic networking opportunities and a forum for keeping up with best practices and regulatory changes.

ALTA SPRINGBOARD
ALTA SPRINGBOARD is the event designed specifically to help title professionals take their businesses to the next level. It is focused on providing proven strategies, practical education and networking opportunities that will accelerate business success for attendees.

ALTA Advocacy Summit
The Advocacy Summit unites ALTA members with federal lawmakers to advance policies that affect American property rights. If it impacts title professionals and it involves federal legislators, regulators and public policy; you'll hear about it at the Advocacy Summit.

Digital Closing Boot Camps
The American Land Title Association has teamed up with the Mortgage Bankers Association to bring you a series of live events in 2019 and 2020 to help your organization navigate the digital closing process.

ALTA Large Agents Conference
Large Agents Conference is specifically geared toward large companies and industry executives. Industry updates, roundtable discussions and networking dinners, make this informative meeting a can't-miss experience.

ALTA Commercial Network
ALTA Commercial Network presents an intimate setting in which to ask in depth and nuanced questions of your peers and industry experts.

Consumer Marketing Workshop
The Homeowner Outreach Program’s (HOP’s) Consumer Marketing Workshop equips you with the tools you need to coach others how to explain the benefits of title insurance to consumers.

Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices
ALTA created the “Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices” to help members highlight policies and procedures the industry exercises to protect lenders and consumers.

ALTA Prints
ALTAprints is our online portal for ALTA's Homeowner Outreach Program to print, customize and download education materials. Members can brand and print HOP materials with their own company logo and information directly from ALTAPrints.org

Homeowner Outreach Program
ALTA developed an extensive Homeowner Outreach Program to bolster member company efforts to educate homebuyers on the benefits of title insurance. Members have exclusive access to more than 60 tools to educate homebuyers, Realtors, builders and lenders about the benefits of owner’s title insurance.

HomeClosing101.org
ALTA Members may link to this website to educate homebuyers about title insurance and the closing process, and to generate new business. ALTA members are displayed in the “Find a Company to Help You” Search Directory.

ALTA Registry
ALTA Registry offers a centralized portal for identification of mortgage industry and other service providers.

ALTA Policy Forms License
ALTA is responsible for the forms upon which nearly all title insurance is written in the United States. Access to the forms comes with an ALTA membership.

USA Patriot Act Search
ALTA members get access to the U.S. Treasury Blocked Persons List to search the Specially Designated Nationals List for blacklisted individuals US citizens are prohibited from doing business with.

ALTA Committee Service
By serving on a committee, you contribute your talents and expertise while positioning yourself as an expert in your local marketplace.

Membership Directory
The online directory can help you tap into potential partners outside of your coverage area to get deals closed.

E&O Insurance
TIAC began insuring ALTA members in June 1988, making TIAC one of the oldest and most experienced insurers for title agents and abstracters E&O insurance. ALTA members receive a discount on their dues when they are insured by TIAC.

TIRS State Compliance Guide
Developed by industry regulatory counsel, each guide offers the most comprehensive collection of state title licensing requirements, regulatory information, and customs and practices available in the industry.

Title & Escrow Claims Guide (Print and Digital)
This two-volume treatise is the ultimate resource for the resolution of disputes about title insurance policies, real estate escrows and closings, and related issues affecting the title industry.

Elite Provider Program
The Elite Provider Program is comprised of premier service providers that offer comprehensive products and services at discounted prices to help title insurance and settlement services companies implement ALTA’s Best Practices.

UPS Savings Program
Members can save up to 36 percent on some shipping services.