News + Publications
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.
- Title Protects
  Members of the title insurance industry work daily to assist consumers in purchasing new homes and enhancing their communities.
- Press Releases
- Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
  HomeClosing101.org
- Manage Your Subscriptions
  Manage the emails you want to receive from ALTA.
  - Email Preferences
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
- 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.
- 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.
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
  - Online Course Catalog
  - Approved Courses and States
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Training + Webinars
- 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.
  - Find or Create an ALTA Account
- My ALTA Membership
- Renew Your Membership
  You must be the primary or secondary contact for your company.
  - Renew ALTA Membership
  - Renew TIAC Membership
- Membership Types
- Dues Calculator
- 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.
  - Policy Forms License
  - Print Policy Forms License Certificate
- Membership Directory
  Find ALTA Members across the United States.
  - Find an ALTA Member
  - New Member List
- 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.
- Update Your Photo or Logo
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.
- Operations
  Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
- Human Resources
  Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
- Industry Partners
  Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
- Research Initiatives & Resources
  Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by ALTA’s research department.
- Marketing
  ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.
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.
- Best Practices
  Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
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.
- ALTA Strategic Priorities
- Board of Governors
- ALTA Presidents
- ALTA Bylaws
- Privacy Policy
  We recognize the importance of protecting the personal information you provide at websites owned or controlled by the American Land Title Association.
- ALTA Antitrust Policy
- Working at ALTA
- State Land Title Associations
- 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
- ALTA Gear
  ALTA has something for everyone: We've included a variety of brands and price points as well as sizes, which range from XS to 4XL, depending on the item.
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.

ALTA Blog

Best Practices Cybersecurity FinCEN Good Deeds TRID

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What’s Your One Thing for 2017?

December 13, 2016

TRID Q&A: Who Handles Preparation and Delivery of Seller’s Closing Disclosure?

December 1, 2016

Best Practices Maturity Model: Another Take on Best Practices Assessment Reports

November 15, 2016

Go Where Your Customers Are

November 8, 2016

Requirements for Delivery of the Closing Disclosure

November 8, 2016

How (Un)Lucky are You? One in Three Cyberattacks Result in a Security Breach

November 3, 2016

Check Out This Video on ALTA's New Website

November 1, 2016

Highlights of ALTA's New Responsive Website

November 1, 2016

ALTA Members Recognized for Creative Use of HOP

October 24, 2016

ALTA ONE Attendees Raise Nearly $2K for Food Bank

October 13, 2016

TRID Title Insurance Fee Disclosure Confuses Consumers

September 27, 2016

How to Use ALTA’s Homebuyer Guide: Marketing One-pagers

September 21, 2016

Share Your Thoughts: Best Practices Comment Period Ends July 29

September 13, 2016

FinCEN Addresses GTO Questions

September 13, 2016

Uncrypting the Encryption Options

September 7, 2016

The Inside Track to Acing Your Final Exam With Your Lenders

September 7, 2016

The Top 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Third Party Assessment Provider

September 7, 2016

Drive Success, Not Checks With Mobile Deposits

September 7, 2016

Consumers Say the Darndest Things: A Game Show

September 7, 2016

Compliance – One of the Best Ways to Market Your Business

September 7, 2016

What’s all the Hype with Blockchain?

September 7, 2016

Automating Fee Collection and Management to Ensure TRID Compliance

September 7, 2016

Digital Advertising in the Title Industry

August 31, 2016

Closing Instructions: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

August 26, 2016

ALTA Develops Tools to Help Comply With FinCEN Order to Identify Money-laundering Schemes

August 22, 2016

ALTA Continues Consumer-education Campaign on Pandora

August 22, 2016

Ins and Outs of ALTA’s Best Practices Maturity Model

August 17, 2016

The Millennial Elephant in the Room

August 17, 2016

Engaging an Evolving Customer

August 17, 2016

A Culture of Compliance

August 17, 2016

Don’t Work Overtime to Understand the Department of Labor’s New Rules

August 17, 2016

Boom, Boom, Boom—What Drives the Commercial Real Estate Economy Today

August 17, 2016

You’ve Been Breached—Now What?

August 17, 2016

Optimize Your Consumer Complaint Process

August 17, 2016

How to Become a Savvy Shopper for Your Insurance

August 17, 2016

How Does Your Business Measure Up?

August 17, 2016

Internal Best Practices Assessment: The Most Valuable Thing You Can Do For Your Business

August 17, 2016

Transitioning Within a New Market

August 17, 2016

It’s Getting Easier to Speak Our Customers’ Language

August 17, 2016

Create Your Own Education Materials with ALTAprints.com

August 17, 2016

Cyber Fraud from the Front Line

August 17, 2016

Information Security: Blindspots and Trends

August 17, 2016

5 Reasons to Explain Owner’s Title Insurance to a Seller

August 17, 2016

The Anatomy of Local Commercial Deals

August 17, 2016

How to Strengthen Your Security in a Cost-effective Manner

August 17, 2016

Best Practices Manual is Not a Rotisserie Oven

August 17, 2016

Top 5 Things to Prepare Internally Prior to a Third-Party Assessment

August 17, 2016

Connecting With Consumers: ALTA’s Manifesto

August 4, 2016

Cordray: Fixing Title Premium Disclosure Improbable

July 19, 2016

Title Industry Employment Increases in May

July 19, 2016

ALTA Best Practices Maturity Model: Learn the Basics

July 13, 2016

Title Agent’s Guide to Video Marketing

July 7, 2016

Fee Names on Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure Must Match

May 31, 2016

Compete in the Homebuyer Outreach Contest for a Chance to Win a Free Registration to Annual Convention

May 26, 2016

ALTA Rebrands Advocacy Conference

May 17, 2016

ALTA Closing Survey Shows More Consumers Reviewing Mortgage Disclosures

May 12, 2016

CFPB Says Owner’s Policy May Be Disclosed as Negative Number Under TRID

April 15, 2016

Survey Shows Consumer Demand to View Closing Documents in Advance, Sign Electronically

February 27, 2016

Title Pros Explain Why You Should Attend ALTA's Business Strategies Conference

February 11, 2016

Title Agent Snuffs Out Fraudulent Email Attempting to Obtain Funds

February 2, 2016

FTC Develops New Tools for ID Theft Victims, Provides Tips for Businesses to Protect Data

February 2, 2016

Stewart Executives Ring NYSE Opening Bell on January 29

February 2, 2016

Compliance Webinar: What You Need to Know About Gramm-Leach-Bliley

January 22, 2016

ALTA CEO Talks with NPR About FinCEN Order for Title Insurers to Provide Info About Suspicious All-cash Deals in Miami, Manhattan

January 15, 2016

FTC Consent Order Highlights Importance of Proper Email Encryption Standards

January 12, 2016

How to Use ALTA’s Homebuyer Guide: Rack Cards

January 5, 2016