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    News + Publications

    ALTA’s publications and news center brings the latest information affecting the title and settlement services industry to ALTA members. Whether you are looking for industry news, practical insights on issues affecting title insurance or our suite of legal and regulatory publications we have the news you need.

    • TitleNews Magazine
      The industry's essential news magazine contains vital information and analysis for industry professionals.
    • Industry News
      Twice a week, the top stories impacting the title insurance industry.
    • Legal + Regulatory Publications
      Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
      • TIRS State Compliance Guides
      • Title & Escrow Claims Guide
      • Title Insurance Law Journal
    • Title Protects
      Members of the title insurance industry work daily to assist consumers in purchasing new homes and enhancing their communities.
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    • Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
      HomeClosing101.org
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  • Advocacy

    Advocacy

    ALTA represents its members on a national and state level by working closely with members of Congress, state legislatures and regulators to advocate on behalf of the land title industry.

    • Advocacy Issues
      • 1031 Real Estate Like-kind Exchanges
      • Anti-Money Laundering/FinCEN
      • Data Privacy
      • Digital Closings/Remote Online Notarization
      • Discriminatory Covenants
      • Elder Real Estate Fraud
      • Flood Insurance
      • Foreign Ownership of Land
      • Heirs' Property
      • Native American Lands
      • Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Service (NTRAPS)
      • Predictable Recording Fees
      • Property Tax Foreclosure
      • Real Time Payments / Good Funds
      • Redaction/Record Shielding
      • Serving Consumers and Communities
      • Title Acceptance Pilot
      • Unregulated Title Insurance Alternatives
    • Title Industry Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
      TIPAC is the only PAC that directly represents the interest of the title industry in our nation's political system.
    • Title Action Network (TAN)
      TAN is the premier grassroots organization promoting the value of the land title insurance industry.
      • Join TAN
      • TAN Member Map
      • Congressional Liaisons
    • State Legislation Tracking Map
  • Events

    Events

    ALTA, along with affiliated land title associations, organizes dozens of world-class meetings each year. Each event is an opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, meet industry vendors and network with your peers.

    • Register for a Meeting
    • Webinars (ALTA Insights)
    • Upcoming Events
    • National Conferences
      • ALTA ONE
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    • Specialized Meetings
      • Large Agents Conference
      • ALTA FinCEN Bootcamp
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  • Career + Learning

    Career + Learning

    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 options.

    • National Title Professional Designation
      The National Title Professional (NTP) Designation is designed to recognize land title professionals
      • Apply for NTP Designation
      • National Title Professional Directory
    • Continuing Education
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    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Training + Webinars
      • Training Videos
      • Webinars (ALTA Insights)
      • Online Course Catalog
      • Team-Building Board Game (Title Triumph)
      • New Title Agent Kit
      • Model Training Program: Early Career to Experienced
    • My Professional Development
      • Title Producer & Attorney Credentials
  • Membership

    Membership

    ALTA is committed to your professional development. By becoming a member of ALTA, not only do you strengthen the industry’s future, you gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.

    • Become an ALTA Member
      Gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.
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    • Leadership + Engagement Groups
      On this page, you can find information on engagement groups, their members and responsibilities.
      • Leadership Resources
    • Non-Member Options
      You will NOT receive member benefits. ALTA is no longer utilizing an occasional use waiver as a part of the Policy Forms Licensing structure for 2024 and going forward. The Policy Forms License for limited use can be acquired for $50.
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    • Membership Directory
      Find ALTA Members across the United States.
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    • Membership Benefits
      As an ALTA member you join a family of dedicated professionals working to improve the land title industry. On this page you will find a list of the many items available to you as an ALTA Member.
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      Interested in becoming a member of ALTA? Get answers to some of the questions we are often asked.
  • Business Ops

    Business Ops

    ALTA’s primary purpose is to help our title industry members succeed professionally. ALTA has cultivated several tools to help ALTA members measure, improve and grow their business. ALTA’s suite of tools can help you at any stage of your business venture.

    • PATRIOT Act Search
      ALTA members get access to the U.S. Treasury Blocked Persons List to search the Specially Designated Nationals List for blocked individuals.
    • Find People + Services
      Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.
      • ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)
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    • Operations
      Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
      • Errors & Omissions Insurance
      • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
      • Information Security
      • Mortgage Fraud Prevention
      • Seller Impersonation Fraud
      • UPS Savings Program
    • Human Resources
      Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
      • Employee Engagement Services
      • Human Resources Sample Documents
      • Sample Job Descriptions & Listings
      • Human Resources Publications
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    • Industry Partners
      Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
      • ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)
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    • Research Initiatives & Resources
      Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by ALTA’s research department.
      • Analysis of Claims and Claims-Related Losses
      • Artificial Intelligence Insights
      • Benchmarking Surveys
      • Critical Issue Studies
      • Economic Contribution Report
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    • Marketing
      ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.
      • Reach Consumers (B2C)
      • Reach REALTORS® & Lenders (B2B)
      • Social Media Marketing Calendar
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      • HOP Leader Resources
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  • Policies + Standards

    Policies + Standards

    One of ALTA’s main reasons for existing is to provide the title and settlement industry with industry-specific policy forms and standards that help the industry stay compliant with current regulations.

    • Policy Forms
      This site provides access to the ALTA® collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
      • ALTA Policy Forms Licensing
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      • ALTA Settlement Statements
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      • Purchase a License Subscription
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    • Best Practices
      Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
      • Get Started
      • Educational Resources
      • Assessment Guidelines
      • Demonstrating Compliance
      • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About

    About

    Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALTA is the national trade association and voice of title insurance agents, abstracters* and underwriters are Active Members, ranging from small, one-county operations, to large national title insurers in the united states.

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    • Contact ALTA
      Contact the ALTA Staff, we have provided information on what each person is in charge of to help you reach the correct staff member.
    • History of ALTA
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  • Topics

    Topics

    In our topics collection, you can stay up to speed on the most relevant issues in our industry—and learn how ALTA is engaged. Visit a topic page to find all the information ALTA has on that subject—from a summary to relevant events, educational resources, consumer and client-facing materials, business resources, and advocacy information.

    • Title Acceptance Pilot
      In March 2024, the Biden administration announced a Title Acceptance Pilot, which waives the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances. ALTA called the announcement a political gesture offering a false promise of savings for homeowners while exposing consumers, lenders and taxpayers to greater financial risk.
    • Digital Closings
      ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. ALTA is your source for tools and education about digital closings.
    • Artificial Intelligence
      Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the title insurance and settlement services sector, providing a diverse array of capabilities to enhance both efficiency and productivity.
    • Cybersecurity
      Cybersecurity is a critical topic for the land title insurance and settlement industry and an ongoing threat to every title operation regardless of size, location or years in business.
    • Wire Fraud
      Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. ALTA members must be aware of this threat and of the resources available to fight the fraud. This page includes many resources, tools and articles to help protect your company and customers from fraud.
    • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
      The proposed rule by U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will require title and settlement companies nationwide to report information about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts.
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Digital Closings

ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. ALTA is your source for tools and education about digital closings.

Featured Resources

Video

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.

Video

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."

Education Flyer

Notarization Types and Terminology

This infographic breaks down the various ways notarizations can occur and explains their capabilities and requirements.

Policy + Tools

Legislation

Federal Legislation

The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020 (SECURE Notarization Act) would permit immediate nationwide use of remote online notary (RON) with minimum standards and provide certainty for the interstate recognition of RON.


One Pager

SECURE Notarization Act Handout

The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act (SECURE Notarization Act) increases access to remote transactions for consumers. The last year has demonstrated how technology can be leveraged to modernize services across a variety of markets.


Research

State Legislative Tools

In the United States, real estate transfer documents are typically recorded in local land records at the end of a transaction. These public records provide the world with constructive notice about American property rights. The ability to rely on the validity of these records is central to our real estate market and provides a fundamental foundation for all parties when mortgaging, purchasing, and selling real property.


For Consumers

Rack Card

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


One Pager

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.


Video

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.


In the News

TitleNews Article

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.


TitleNews Article

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.


Business Operations

Research

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.


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