The course is a 4-part series that will introduce learners to the fundamentals of surveying and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their job more efficiently to reduce errors and the likelihood of adverse action against a title. Part 1 introduces learners to the 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. Part 2 builds upon the foundational teachings of Part 1 and introduces learners to Table A, which covers the optional survey responsibilities and specifications. Part 3 addresses advanced survey matters and teaches students the issues of properly formatting a legal description. *New in 2026: Part 4 reviews the changes made in the 2026 standards, effective February 23, 2026.*
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the history the development of the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Review the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (2021) section by section
- Review the specific items in Table A
- Review optional survey responsibilities and specifications
- Learn about advanced survey matters, including legal description issues, encroachments, boundary lines, easements, and access
- *NEW* A review of the changes made in the 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (Effective February 23, 2026)
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to download a certificate of course completion.
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Members: $180 / Non-Members: $269
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Part 1: Introduction and Section by Section Review
Part 1 video
Open to view video. | 78 minutes
Open to view video. | 78 minutes
Part 1 introduces learners to the purpose and development of the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, and review the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements section by section.
Part 1 slides
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Open to download resource.
Part 1 slides.
Appendix 1: 2021 MINIMUM STANDARD DETAIL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEYS
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Open to download resource.
Part 1 quiz
18 Questions | 2 attempts | 13/18 points to pass
18 Questions | 2 attempts | 13/18 points to pass
Part 1 quiz.
Part 2 video
Open to view video. | 58 minutes
Open to view video. | 58 minutes
Part 2 builds upon the foundational teachings of Part 1 and introduces learners to Table A, which covers optional survey responsibilities and specifications.
Part 2 slides
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Open to download resource.
Part 2.
Appendix 2: Table A
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Open to download resource.
Part 2 quiz
20 Questions | 2 attempts | 14/20 points to pass
20 Questions | 2 attempts | 14/20 points to pass
Part 2 quiz.
Part 3: Advanced Survey Matters
Part 3 video
Open to view video. | 69 minutes
Open to view video. | 69 minutes
Part 3 builds upon the foundations of Parts 1 and 2. This part addresses advanced survey matters such as survey exceptions and teach students how to properly format a legal description to reduce errors and the likelihood of adverse action against a title.
Part 3 slides
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Open to download resource.
Part 3 slides.
Appendix 3: Certificate of Insurance
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Open to download resource.
Certificate of liability insurance.
Appendix 4: Professional Liability Insurance
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Open to download resource.
Errors and Omissions policy coverage.
Part 3 quiz
11 Questions | 2 attempts | 8/11 points to pass
11 Questions | 2 attempts | 8/11 points to pass
Part 3 quiz.
Part 4: Review of Changes in 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Part 4 video
Open to view video. | 52 minutes
Open to view video. | 52 minutes
Recorded in 2026 after the release of the 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Part 4 compares the 2026 standards (released February 23, 2026) against the 2021 standards. Completion of this part of the course is optional.
Appendix 5: 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
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Open to download resource.
Appendix 6: Redline Comparison of 2026 vs 2021 ALTA-NSPS Survey Standards
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Open to download resource.
Appendix 7: 2026 ALTA/NSPS FAQ Document (01-05-2026)
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Open to download resource.
Certificate of Completion
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