What does ALTA mean in COMPANIES & FIRMS

The ALTA works to protect consumers who purchase land by providing advocacy for the land title industry at both the state and federal level. Additionally, they help create policy, promote education and training opportunities throughout the industry, and develop best practices standards.

ALTA was established in 1907 as part of a cooperative effort between the National Abstracters' Association and the National Exchange Title Insurance Company. Today it serves over 6,300 members throughout North America.

The ALTA engages in several activities including policy work at both state and federal levels; education programs for its members; promoting best practices through its Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices program; compliance audits of member companies; advocacy on behalf of its members; providing resources to help raise industry awareness; research initiatives; and publication of various regulatory updates among others.

Yes! Members can access educational materials, receive discounts on registration fees for conventions and conferences, gain access to webinars, participate in discussion groups with peers from across the country via their forum system, apply for grants through their grant program which helps support charitable causes throughout the industry, get assistance with branding/marketing efforts from their Public Relations Department as well as many other benefits.

Yes, applicants must meet certain criteria such as demonstrating financial stability through an audited financial statement along with proof of errors & omissions liability insurance coverage minimums. Additionally they must have an operational website with contact information readily available as well as a code of conduct that meets or exceeds all existing laws. Membership fees are also required prior to approval or acceptance into this organization.