Featured Resources
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ALTA's Digital Transformation Video Series
Get a quick overview of the various types of digital closings, as well as the benefits and operational efficiencies they can provide.
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Ask the Digital Boot Camp Experts
ALTA's Digital Closing Experts tackle several issues in the Remote Online Notarization forum, including, "That Darn Promissory Note."
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Notarization Types and Terminology
This infographic breaks down the various ways notarizations can occur and explains their capabilities and requirements.
Business Operations
Find Digital Closing Vendors in ALTA Marketplace
The ALTA Marketplace is your one-stop solution for title industry products and services! The ALTA Marketplace is a free tool that allows title and settlement companies to search for resources by name, field, location and relevance.
Research & Insights
Digital Closings Using RON Puts ‘Consumers in the Driver’s Seat’
Remote Online Notarization Benefits and Protects Consumers by offering them safe and convenient options for executing legal documents online, ALTA member Michael O’Neal said during a virtual legislative hearing on May 26 before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
RON Use Projected to Increase in 2022
The survey of 390 title professionals showed that 62% of companies offering RON believe this offering will increase over the next year, while a third reported they don’t anticipate any change. Meanwhile, according to the 2022 survey, the number of companies offering RON decreased to 30% in 2021 compared to 35% who indicated their company offered RON in 2020.
For Consumers
Protect Your Money When Buying a Home from Closing Scams
Mortgage Closing Scams is one of the single costliest forms of fraud a homebuyer can fall victim to. This rack card is meant to be handed out any homeowner who is ready to purchase a home or added to the CPL packet. Available in Several languages
Seller Impersonation Fraud in Real Estate
Fraudsters are pretending to be property owners to sell commercial or residential property unlawfully. These sophisticated fraudsters are using the real property owner's legitimate social security and driver's license numbers during the transaction, as well as valid notary credentials, which may be used without the notary's knowledge.
An Introduction to Digital Closings for Consumers
Thanks to innovations by the title and settlement services industry, consumers are able to close on their dream home from the comfort of their couch in most cases. This video is meant as a baseline introduction to digital closings.