ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys 

Do you need an "ALTA" survey?  The team at GeoSurvey specializes in the preparation of ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys for many of our clients, especially for commercial and industrial sites.

ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys are very detailed surveys prepared to a set of standards known as the "Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys".  These requirements have been prepared through a joint effort between The National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), The Amercan Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM), and The American Land Title Association (ALTA).  The standards were first promulgated in 1962, and have been revised multiple times since.  The latest revision occurred in 2005, and is now in effect for all new ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys.  A new version of the requirements has recently been approved, and will become effective beginning in February, 2011.

ALTA surveys are usually required by lenders and title insurance companies for commercial and larger residential land transactions.   During the preparation of ALTA surveys, the surveyor, closing attorney, and title insurance company deal very closely with each other, communicating very specific information related to title policy matters and other site related details.  There are many "options" that can be added to the basic ALTA survey.   These options are clearly identified on "Table A" of the requirements, and should always be considered by all interested parties when ordering an ALTA survey.

Click here for a .pdf copy of the current (2005) ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys Minimum Standard Detail Requirements. 

Soon, GeoSurvey will begin preparing our ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys in accordance with the "Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys" that become effective on February 23, 2011.  Below are resources related to these new requirements (.pdf viewer required)..

2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements

for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys

Discussion about Major Changes between 2005 Requirements

and 2011 Requirements

2011 Requirements with

Changes Highlighed in Red

If you are in need of an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, consider the team at GeoSurvey for your survey needs.  We have many years of experience in the preparation of these types of surveys, and have established working relationships with many local lenders and closing attorneys while preparing these surveys. 

Click here to contact us, or just give us a call at 770-795-9900.  We will need copies of old surveys, tax maps, and other documents to assist us with the preparation of the proposal. These can be submitted to us electronically as scans or faxed to 770-795-8880.