The concern surrounding the expanded regulations from DFS has brought in a number of new members and caused some former members to re-join after being away.

This memo clarifies the role of this association, the functions we serve and equally as important – what this Association is not.

Foremost – NYSLTA is a broad based not-for-profit trade association with 501 c (6) status, representing title insurance underwriting corporations, title agents, abstracters, search firms, service companies, closers and related professionals engaged in the land title insurance industry in New York State.

NYSLTA is the only statewide organization that represents all aspects of the land title insurance profession.  Our by-laws, organizational structure and history are available on line or by request.  Our Executive Committee meetings are open to any member.

Our core functions are to be a resource for our member companies and to provide legislative and government advocacy, professional education and actionable business information. Our organizational meetings and communication vehicles provide a central platform for industry issues to be discussed and disseminated.  We sometimes provide members with discounts from vendors of business services, but do not endorse or recommend any particular business or vendor.

NYSLTA is an independent membership organization. We are not a subset or chapter of the American Land Title Association, although we communicate frequently with ALTA and our organizations are mutually supportive.

NYSLTA does not provide legal or business advice to our members. We do not set rates or fees and we do not dictate business practices for our members.