ALTA/NSPS land title survey

The detailed survey lenders and title insurers use for commercial real estate.

What it is

An ALTA/NSPS land title survey follows national minimum standards set jointly by the American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors. The standards set the minimum requirements for surveys used in commercial real estate deals, and title insurers, lenders, clients and surveyors use them to evaluate survey-related title matters.

The 2026 standards

ALTA and NSPS adopted revised standards in October 2025. They took effect February 23, 2026 and replace the 2021 standards for surveys started on or after that date. If your contract was signed earlier, ask your surveyor and title company which edition applies.

Before you order one

Get the title commitment to the surveyor first; the survey is checked against it.
Ask the lender and title company which optional items (“Table A” items) they require. Each adds work and cost.
Allow more time than for a residential survey.

What it costs

Published ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the property; get quotes from two or three licensed firms.

ALTA/NSPS land title survey cost, national
Survey	Published range
ALTA survey	$2,000–$3,000

Source: Fixr land survey cost guide, national cost guide, updated January 31, 2025, checked October 24, 2026.

Example: published Texas prices

ALTA/NSPS land title survey cost, Texas example
Survey	Published range
ALTA/NSPS land title survey	$2,000–$10,000+

Source: Starr Surveying (Belton, TX), published estimate ranges from a TBPELS-registered firm, checked October 24, 2026.

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Licensed land surveyors in Texas

Sources: ALTA, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards (opens in new tab); NSPS, 2026 ALTA/NSPS Standards (opens in new tab). General information, not legal or professional advice; confirm requirements with your lender, title company or local officials.