Course Description
Lenders’ certificates have long been the bane of surveyors; one reason that many surveyors simply avoided performing Land Title Surveys. With the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, however, the surveying profession stood up and collectively said that it would no longer be dictated to on the matter of certification. In this course, we look at the issue of certifications including how to deal with attorneys who make ridiculous requests, and with federal agency certifications. In addition, the course covers the deliverables – how the plat or map needs to be presented and to whom.
Pre-Requisite Knowledge
This course builds on the participant’s understanding of the reason for a client requesting a Land Title Survey, together with the requirements related to preparation of the plat or map of an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. It is highly suggested that participants complete at least the first, third, fourth and fifth GeoLearn tutorials on ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys before taking this course, and taking all five prior tutorials is strongly encouraged.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should expect to be able to:
- Describe the mandated Section 7 certification wording for an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey
- Outline the only conditions that allow for modification of the Section 7 certification
- Explain how surveyors can deal with requests for non-standard certifications including those from governmental agencies
- Apply the knowledge gained to avoid express guarantees or warranties that may otherwise be requested by lenders
Outline the requirements for the deliverables on an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey
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