Publications & Subscriptions
One of ALTA’s strategic priorities is to help our members stay ahead of competition and succeed in the marketplace. Below are descriptions of the publications and subscriptions that are available through ALTA.
Digital & Print Publications
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Digital Media
TitleNews Online Archive
Looking for ALTA news or articles affecting the title and settlement services industry? ALTA provides information relevant to your business.
TitleNews Library
ALTA provides access to the digital archive of TitleNews, which has been in circulation for more than 90 years.
The Title Insurance Law Newsletter
Member Price: $200 | Nonmember Price: $300
This monthly e-newsletter reports on cases addressing title insurance coverage, class actions and regulatory enforcement, escrow and closing duties, agent/underwriter disputes, conveyancing law, and RESPA and TILA compliance and violations. Please see a sample newsletter.
ALTA Blog
ALTA's Blog offers another avenue to keep members and others informed about ALTA initiatives and industry news.
Press Releases
Check out comments and statements ALTA has made on various issues affecting the industry.
Title Protects
Title insurance provides peace of mind to consumers by protecting their property rights. Title Protects showcases the benefit of an owner's title insurance policy.
Email Subscriptions from ALTA
TitleNews Online
Twice a week, the top stories impacting the title industry are brought to you by email. Much like the print version of TitleNews, this e-newsletter strives to provide timely industry updates that you need to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
News You Can Use
This daily email provides a collection of headlines and news from various media sources, keeping you "in the know" about issues impacting business and the real estate and mortgage markets.
Advocacy Update
This weekly email gives ALTA Members up-to-date information on ALTA's Legislative efforts on Capitol Hill and around the United States.
ALTA Digital Fix
This twice a month e-newsletter will focus on technology and digital advancements in the title/mortgage/real estate space and highlight how the industry is working to improve the efficiency and speed of transactions to better serve customers.
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Print Publications
ALTA’s Recurring Publications
Working with industry partners and thought leaders in the title insurance industry, ALTA publishes several monthly, and quarterly publications to give member access to the latest on industry compliance, TRID, cybersecurity, and consumer issues. Below are several of our available recurring publications.
Non-members may purchase subscriptions for an additional fee. A login is required for all purchases and subscriptions. To receive login information, you can create an account online, send an email to service@alta.org or call 800-787-2582. Purchase a subscription to an ALTA publication or search for products in the ALTA Online Store.
TitleNews Magazine
Member $100 per year
Nonmember $300 per year
The land title industry's essential print magazine contains vital information and analysis geared specifically for the land title insurance industry as well as general business articles to help you effectively manage and grow your business. In addition, you will receive a digital version of the magazine that you can share with your employees and clients.
Title Law Quarterly
Free for Real Estate Attorney Members
Title Law Quarterly provides information on key lawsuits affecting the land title insurance industry, current developments in real property law and changes to ALTA policy forms.
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Title and Escrow Claims Guide (Y)
Member Price: $200
Nonmember Price: $300
This large two-volume book set (available in print and/or electronic version) is the ultimate resource and the preferred research tool for land title claims professionals and retained counsel. The Claims Guide, authored by industry veteran J. Bushnell Nielsen, includes form letters regularly used by claims professionals (the print version includes a CD containing the form letters). It is also a great resource for title companies to use when training new employees in claims, underwriting and title examination. Please look inside chapter 10 and the Table of Contents.
Policy Forms
Member Price: FREE
Annual License Fee: $195
Access to the ALTA collection of forms and related documents, including the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys.
Best Practices Resources & Documents
Member Price: FREE
Nonmember Price: $275
Through this one-year subscription, nonmembers can access Best Practices resources and documents that were previously available exclusively to ALTA members.
The TIRS State Compliance Guide
Member Price: $150 - $1,900
Nonmember Price: $300 - $3,800
Details on state laws relating to the licensing and operating requirements of title insurers, title agents, abstracters, and escrow and closing agents.
Abstracter and Title Agent Operations Survey
Publicly Available
A nationwide survey evaluating the current status and operations of the industry at the agent and abstracter level.
Download the Survey