Term: American Land Title Association (ALTA) (Legal Term)

Field: Legal Term

Definition:
An association representing more than 2,100 title abstractors, title insurance companies, title insurance agents, and associate members that was founded in 1907. Members of the association use standardized title insurance forms developed by ALTA to provide uniformity within the industry. ALTA's national headquarters is located at 1828 L Street, N.W., Suite 303, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 296-3671.