ALTA/NSPS Surveys
8 articles from Terrane Land Surveying
What an ALTA Survey Includes in Washington Under the 2026 Standards
See what a 2026 ALTA/NSPS survey includes in Washington, where its limits lie, and what project teams should clarify before commissioning the work.
How Current Does a Land Survey Need to Be for a Washington Commercial Property Transaction?
Learn when an existing survey may need new research or fieldwork for a Washington commercial property transaction and what to send for review.
Why Tell Your ALTA Surveyor the Site’s Planned Use?
A written planned use helps the ALTA surveyor judge the appropriate detail for field features and dimensions. Share the project’s intended use before scope is fixed.
Can One ALTA Survey Cover Multiple Parcels in a Transaction?
One ALTA survey may address multiple parcels, but the team must define the surveyed estate, title evidence, boundaries, exceptions, and certification for the transaction.
Who Arranges Site Access for an ALTA Survey Before Closing?
Before an ALTA survey field visit, identify who can grant access to the property, adjoining areas, and offsite easements. Resolve restrictions with the surveyor early.
Who Should an ALTA Survey Be Certified To?
Identify the insured, lender, title insurer, and any negotiated additional recipients before an ALTA survey is certified. Confirm the names with the transaction team.
Can an ALTA Survey Start Without a Title Commitment?
An ALTA survey request may begin before the current title commitment arrives, but the final scope depends on usable title evidence and the insurer’s requirements.
What If Title Exception Documents Arrive After an ALTA Survey Is Ordered?
Late title exceptions can change an ALTA survey’s research, fieldwork, and delivery scope. Here is what the transaction team should send and confirm.