Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a member?
First, you must establish what type of membership you qualify for.

Types of Membership
Active Membership is restricted to business entities that primarily engage and are legally qualified to engage in the business of land title evidencing as an abstracter, title insurance agent of title insurance underwriter. Associate Membership is reserved for those persons or firms engaged in providing services to the land title industry. Associate members may apply under firm names except attorneys who must apply under a person’s name, not the firm's. Retired Title Industry professionals may apply for Emeritus status by contacting the Membership Department at 1-800-787-ALTA®.

How much does membership cost?
For Active members, dues are calculated according to gross revenue from the previous year, starting at $460 and going up to $11,500. (Most of our members pay closer to the minimum than to the maximum). New companies, who have no previous year to go by, should pay the minimum. Associate membership costs $460 a year.

What is required to apply for membership?
Simply complete the application and return it with your dues payment. The ALTA® membership year runs from January through December, regardless of when dues are paid. The only exception is dues paid from October to December count for the next year's membership (and include the remaining months of the current year).

What are the benefits of membership?
ALTA® is the only trade association representing the interests of the land title industry on a national level. ALTA® gathers information regarding the industry for the use and benefit of ALTA® members. We publish various publications on the industry, the foremost of which is Title News, ALTA®'s bi-monthly magazine. Title News contains information and articles geared specifically for the land title industry as well as general business articles on subjects that affect everyone in the entire real estate industry. In addition, ALTA® offers many forms of Education, both through the Land Title Institute (videos, correspondence courses and regional seminars) and through the two major meetings - the Annual Convention and the Tech Forum. Associate members will be interested that many of our educational seminars qualify for Continuing Education units. ALTA® also offers a members only Errors and Omissions Insurance program.

How do I find out more about...
Errors and Omissions Insurance? Contact Capital Professional Insurance Managers at 1-800-628-5136.

How long does it take to become a member?
Once we receive an application and dues payment, that applicant will be treated as a member. We enter the application information into the database and you will begin to receive publications immediately. You will also be entitled to receive the discounted member rate on any transactions (conventions, publications, etc.).

More questions?
Please contact the Membership Department at membership@alta.org or at 1-800-787-ALTA®.