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Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
(Effective February 23, 2026)

easement has been terminated or extinguished, show or otherwise explain it on the face of the plat or map, with a note that the insurer has
been advised.
D. Presentation
i. The plat or map must be drawn on a sheet of not less than 8 ½ by 11 inches in size at a legible, standard engineering scale, with that scale
clearly indicated in words or numbers and with a graphic scale.
ii. The plat or map must include:
(a) The boundary of the surveyed property drawn in a manner that distinguishes it from other lines on the plat or map.
SAMPLE
(b) If no buildings were observed on the surveyed property in the process of conducting the fieldwork, a note stating “No buildings
observed.”
(c) A north arrow (with north to the top of the drawing when practicable).
(d) A legend of symbols and abbreviations.
(e) A vicinity map showing the surveyed property in reference to nearby highway(s) or major street intersection(s).
(f) Supplementary or detail diagrams when necessary.
(g) Notes explaining any modifications to Table A items and the nature of any additional Table A items (e.g., 21(a), 21(b), 21(c)) that were
negotiated between the surveyor and client.
(h) The surveyor’s project number (if any), and the name, registration or license number, signature, seal, street address, telephone
number, company website, and email address (if any) of the surveyor who performed the survey.
(i) The date(s) of any revisions made by the surveyor who performed the survey.
(j) Sheet numbers where the plat or map is composed of more than one sheet.
(k) The caption “ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey.”
(l) Notation of any parol statements by interested landowners or occupants as to title or boundary issues relating to the surveyed
property.
iii. When recordation or filing of a plat or map is required by state statute, administrative rule or local ordinance, such plat or map shall be
produced in the required form and at a legible scale.
7. Certification -
A. The plat or map of an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey must bear only the following unaltered certification except as may be required pursuant to
Section 3.B. above:

“To (name of insured, if known), (name of lender, if known), (name of insurer, if known), (names of others as negotiated with the client):
This is to certify that this map or plat and the survey on which it is based were made in accordance with the 2026 Minimum Standard Detail
Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, jointly established and adopted by ALTA and NSPS, and includes Items ___________ of Table
A thereof. The fieldwork was completed on ___________ [date].
Date of Plat or Map: ___________ (Surveyor’s signature, printed name and seal with Registration/License Number)”
B. Certification may be extended to successors and assigns of the lender if requested.

8. Deliverables - The surveyor shall furnish copies of the plat or map of survey to the insurer and client and as otherwise negotiated with the client.
Hard copies shall be on durable and dimensionally stable material of a quality standard acceptable to the insurer. A digital image of the plat or map
may be provided in addition to, or in lieu of, hard copies pursuant to the terms of the contract. If the surveyor is required to record or file a plat or map
pursuant to state statute, administrative rule or local ordinance it must be so recorded or filed.

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