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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.
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      Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
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      HomeClosing101.org
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    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.

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      • 1031 Real Estate Like-kind Exchanges
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      • Elder Real Estate Fraud
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      • Foreign Ownership of Land
      • Heirs' Property
      • Housing Affordability
      • Native American Lands
      • Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Service (NTRAPS)
      • Predictable Recording Fees
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      • Real Time Payments / Good Funds
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      • Serving Consumers and Communities
      • Title Acceptance Pilot
      • Unregulated Title Insurance Alternatives
    • Title Industry Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
      TIPAC is the leading 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.
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    • 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.

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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
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  • 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.

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      Gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.
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      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.
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  • 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.
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      Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.
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      Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
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      Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
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      Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
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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
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    • Marketing
      ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.
      • Reach Consumers (B2C)
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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 and Related Documents
      This site provides access to the ALTA® collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
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    • Best Practices
      Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
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      • 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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  • 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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Information Security
      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.
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ALTA Diversity & Inclusion

R.I.S.E.
Resources • Industry Information • Support • Education

Featured Resources

TitleNews Article

Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council

ALTA's Board of Governors approved the creation of a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Advisory Council comprised of ALTA members who have been critical in developing initiatives at their organizations.

HR Document

Sample Diversity & Inclusion Statement

ALTA's Talent Committee has developed a sample diversity and inclusion statement that ALTA members can use as the foundation to help develop their own policy.

Video

ALTA Participates in Homeownership Collaborative Third Anniversary Event

ALTA's Kevin Cameron joined three other industry experts for the panel discussion.

Education

ALTA Insights Webinar

How to Embed a Culture of Inclusion and Diversity

Bringing a diverse pool of employees into your company is great, but unless those employees feel included and welcomed, retention could be a challenge. Beyond creating a positive, welcoming environment, inclusion has many benefits, including increased employee performance, retention and financial growth.


ALTA Insights Webinar

Understanding the Painful Past of Discriminatory Covenants

Listen to this webinar to learn about the organizations tracking and mapping discriminatory covenants. Find out how the title and records industries can collaborate in identifying discriminatory covenants and help property owners address them.


ALTA ONE Omni Session

Diversity in Leadership - Speaker: Ginny Clarke

A published author, podcast host and entrepreneur, Clarke is the CEO of Ginny Clarke LLC, her own talent and leadership consulting business. Previously, she was a partner at Spencer Stuart, a global executive search firm based in Chicago. She has been in corporate boardrooms assessing and advising leaders for nearly 25 years and has a deep understanding of how to fairly assess talent as well as build that capability in your organization.


ALTA Meetings

Continuing the Diversity & Inclusion Conversation: Q&A with Ginny Clarke

After the Omni Session, Ginny Clarke sat down with ALTA members to answer questions about DEI.


ALTA Meetings

Women in Leadership: Communicating Your Goals

“Tell them what you want, what you really, really want.” This session will discuss how to effectively evaluate and communicate your career goals with the powers that be. Grab a beverage and let’s have a heart-to-heart about what it means to be a female leader and how to use your strengths (and weaknesses) to support your partners and your team!


ALTA Meetings

Strength in Numbers: Empowering Female Leaders

Leaders in the title insurance industry answer questions on how women can be empowered in the industry.


ALTA Meetings

Fair Housing for Title Professionals

Monica Gilroy leads a notable on Fair Housing and Lending to help ALTA members know what they need to know and the pitfalls to avoid.


Business Operations

Vendor Guide

Find Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Businesses in ALTA Marketplace

ALTA Marketplace enables you to find title insurance vendors using various criteria, such as filtering businesses by minority-owned, veteran-owned and women-owned in the search results.


Staff Document

Need More Information?

Need More Information? Or Have Questions? Please contact TaylorSpolidoro, [email protected]


News

Recent 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022

ALTA Urges FinCEN to Reform Final Rule During Enforcement Freeze
The Legal Description  |  April 28, 2026

With the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) major real estate transaction reporting rule on pause, a leading trade association is taking the opportunity to push for reform. During this pause, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) is urging FinCEN to make some simple changes to the rule’s parameters that would, in ALTA’s opinion, significantly reduce the burden on title agencies while still providing law enforcement with the data that underlies this effort.

 ALTA ONE 2026: Mark Your Calendar for Scottsdale
April 28, 2026

ALTA ONE
Oct. 12-15, 2026
Scottsdale, Ariz.

This fall, ALTA ONE will bring together the ideas and innovators propelling the industry forward. ALTA ONE: Powered by You is a declaration of what propels the title industry forward. In a time defined by rapid innovation, rising complexity and shifting market dynamics, it’s clear: The industry’s strength is rooted in you. Registration opens at the end of May: Keep an eye out for our flash sale and early bird rate! 

Your Conference Calendar is Filling Up—What About Your Closet?
April 27, 2026

It’s officially name-badge season, and you need to pack your bags for all of your upcoming conferences. Let us help you find something to wear and make getting dressed the easiest part of your trip! Shop ALTA or Good Deeds gear today.

State of Nevada Announces Settlement with Predatory Realty Company
Nevada Current  |  April 26, 2026

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and the Nevada Department of Business and Industry’s Office of Consumer Affairs on Friday announced a settlement with Florida-based title company MV Realty over deceptive trade practices tied to their “homeowner benefits agreements.” ALTA worked alongside policymakers and consumer advocates nationwide to raise awareness about these types of agreements, often referred to as non-title recorded agreements for personal services (NTRAPS), and to advance solutions that protect homeowners from hidden risks.

Quick Survey: Help Improve ALTA Best Practices
April 23, 2026

Take the Survey | Deadline is May 8

We’re gathering feedback from title professionals to better understand what’s working, what isn’t and where additional support is needed. Whether your organization has a small team or hundreds of employees, your perspective will help us make Best Practices more accessible, practical and effective across the industry.

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