ALTA Table A Configurator
Discover which optional ALTA/NSPS survey items your lender requires. Select your lender type below to see the required Table A items.
What is ALTA Table A?
ALTA Table A is a list of optional items that can be included in an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey beyond the standard surveyor obligations. The current version, under the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Minimum Standard Detail Requirements (effective February 23, 2026), contains 21 items covering boundary monuments, address documentation, flood zone classification, gross land area, vertical relief, zoning data, building dimensions, parking, underground utility location, multi-parcel lot lines, easements, encroachment summaries, and more. These items provide additional information beyond the standard survey requirements set by NSPS. Different lenders require different combinations of Table A items based on their due-diligence requirements, and each selected item adds to the survey cost (typically $500-$3,000 per item depending on complexity, with Item 11 utility location often the most expensive).
For a deeper explanation of how Table A items affect survey scope and cost, see What is ALTA Table A? The ALTA Survey Calculator uses your Table A selections to produce a price range, and our ALTA Survey Cost by State guide shows how state factors affect Table A pricing across the U.S.
All Table A Items (2026 Standard)
Monuments placed (or a reference monument or witness to the corner) at all major corners of the boundary, unless already marked or referenced by existing monuments in close proximity
Address(es) of the surveyed property if disclosed in documents provided to or obtained by the surveyor, or observed during fieldwork
Flood zone classification, annotated from federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps or the state or local equivalent, depicted by scaled map location and graphic plotting only
Gross land area, and other areas if specified by the client
Vertical relief with the source of information (e.g. ground survey, aerial map), contour interval, datum, and originating benchmark where appropriate
Zoning classification, setback requirements, height and floor space area restrictions and parking requirements listed on the plat, where set out in a zoning report or letter the client provides
Zoning setback requirements graphically depicted on the plat, where set out in a client-provided zoning report and where they need no interpretation by the surveyor
Exterior dimensions of all buildings at ground level
Square footage of the exterior footprint of all buildings at ground level
Square footage of other areas as specified by the client
Measured height of all buildings above grade at a location specified by the client; if none is specified, the point of measurement is identified
Substantial features observed during fieldwork beyond those already required by Section 5 (e.g. parking lots, billboards, signs, swimming pools, landscaped areas, substantial areas of refuse)
Number and type of clearly identifiable parking spaces on surface parking areas, lots and in parking structures, plus striping of clearly identifiable surface spaces
As designated by the client, a determination of the relationship and location of certain division or party walls with respect to adjoining properties
Evidence of underground utilities determined from plans and/or reports provided by the client, with reference to the sources of information
Evidence of underground utilities determined from markings coordinated by the surveyor or client pursuant to a private utility locate request
As specified by the client, governmental agency survey-related requirements (e.g. HUD surveys, surveys for leases on Bureau of Land Management managed lands). The relevant requirements are provided by the client
Names of owners of adjoining properties according to current tax records; where there is more than one owner, the first name listed followed by "et al."
Distance to the nearest intersecting street
Features other than the boundary, and other than features close to a boundary or setback line, may be shown using imagery. The surveyor must agree the imagery source, date and licensing with the client in writing, discuss the accuracy implications with the insurer, lender and client beforehand, and note the source, date and precision on the face of the survey
Evidence of recent earth moving work, building construction, or building additions observed during fieldwork
Proposed changes in street right of way lines where the controlling jurisdiction makes that information available, plus evidence of recent street or sidewalk construction or repair observed during fieldwork
Any plottable offsite (i.e. appurtenant) easements disclosed in documents provided to or obtained by the surveyor, included pursuant to Sections 5 and 6 and applicable Table A items other than item 1
Professional liability insurance obtained by the surveyor in a minimum amount specified by the client, in effect throughout the contract term. Not shown on the face of the plat unless the jurisdiction requires it
A table on the face of the plat summarising observed conditions and potential encroachments, without expressing a legal opinion or an opinion as to ownership: (a) boundary crossings to and from adjoining property, (b) encroachments into documented rights of way and easements, (c) setback encroachments where setbacks were provided under item 6(a) or 6(b) or in recorded documents, (d) physical access between adjoining parcels with no documented easement, and (e) use of adjoining parcels by apparent occupants with no documented easement. New in the 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards
Custom additional items negotiated between the client and surveyor, identified as 21(a), 21(b) and so on. Engineering design surveys belong here rather than under items 5 or 11. Formerly item 20 in the 2021 standards, renumbered to accommodate the new encroachment summary table
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do ALTA Table A items cost?
Each Table A item adds to the survey cost. Simple items like addresses (#2) add minimal cost, while complex items like underground utility location (#11b) can add $500-$2,000 or more. Most commercial lenders require 10-15 Table A items, which typically adds $500-$1,500 to the base survey cost.
Which Table A items does Fannie Mae require?
Fannie Mae requires Table A items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, and 18 for multifamily loans. Item 1 may be omitted for properties with lot and block descriptions, and Item 10 may be omitted if there are no party walls.
What is the difference between Table A items 11a and 11b?
Item 11a shows underground utilities based on plans provided by the client, while Item 11b requires the surveyor to coordinate with a private utility locating service. Item 11b is significantly more expensive but provides more accurate utility location data, which is especially important for gas stations and industrial properties.