Escrow & Title
What is 'ALTA' and what is an 'ALTA survey' in Delaware?
AALTA is the American Land Title Association; an ALTA survey meets national standards for boundary, location, and easement information used in commercial transactions✓ Correct
BALTA is the Advanced Land Title Authority; an ALTA survey is required for all residential closings in Delaware
CALTA is a Delaware title agency; their survey is required for all waterfront properties
DALTA surveys are only used for agricultural land in Delaware
Explanation
ALTA (American Land Title Association) surveys meet national standards for commercial real estate transactions, providing detailed information about property boundaries, improvements, easements, encroachments, and other matters affecting title.
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