ALTA Survey Providers in Minnesota
16 firms provide ALTA Survey services in Minnesota — 1 with a verified Minnesota presence and 15 national providers covering the state. Typical Minnesota pricing runs $2,250–$10,000.
Those figures come from our Minnesota ALTA Survey cost analysis, which applies Minnesota's regional cost index to the national base rate of $2,250–$10,000. Minnesota tracks the national base rate; we publish a state-specific index only where we hold evidence that local rates diverge.
Minnesota Local Providers (1)
Firms with a verified Minnesota presence. Local providers typically know county-level records access and regional pricing better than a national desk.
National Providers Serving Minnesota (15)
National firms carry multi-state licensing and are usually the right call for portfolio deals spanning several states.
How to Choose a ALTA Survey Provider in Minnesota
- Minnesota licensure. The survey must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Minnesota. Verify the licence, not just the firm's footprint.
- Table A experience. Which optional items your lender requires drives both cost and schedule — see the Table A configurator.
- Field crew availability. National firms sometimes subcontract Minnesota fieldwork. Ask whether the crew is in-house.
- Title company coordination. The surveyor needs the title commitment early; firms that chase it themselves save a week.
- Record of survey requirements. Some states require a recorded survey, which adds cost and time. Confirm what applies in Minnesota.
Minnesota Metro Markets
ALTA Survey pricing across the Minnesota markets we track. Most providers above serve all of them:
| Market | ALTA Survey cost |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $2,205 – $9,800 |
| St. Paul | $2,408 – $10,700 |
What Moves the Price in Minnesota
Property type shifts ALTA Survey cost more than geography does. These carry the largest premiums over a standard commercial parcel:
- Junkyard / Salvage Yard — +60% ($3,600–$16,000 in Minnesota).
- Gas Station — +50% ($3,375–$15,000 in Minnesota).
- Dry Cleaner — +40% ($3,150–$14,000 in Minnesota).
- Manufacturing Facility — +40% ($3,150–$14,000 in Minnesota).
- Shooting Range — +35% ($3,038–$13,500 in Minnesota).
- Marina / Boat Storage — +35% ($3,038–$13,500 in Minnesota).
Minnesota ALTA Survey Cost by Parcel Size
After property type, acreage is the largest driver of an ALTA survey quote — more boundary to walk, more corners to set, more field days. Applied to Minnesota pricing:
| Parcel size | Multiplier | Minnesota cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 acres | 1× | $2,250 – $10,000 |
| 1-5 acres | 1.2× | $2,700 – $12,000 |
| 5-10 acres | 1.5× | $3,375 – $15,000 |
| 10-25 acres | 2× | $4,500 – $20,000 |
| 25-50 acres | 2.5× | $5,625 – $25,000 |
| 50+ acres | 3× | $6,750 – $30,000 |
Turnaround and Rush Pricing in Minnesota
Standard turnaround is about 14 days from engagement in Minnesota. Rush work is quoted per project, and few firms publish a fee. One firm, Anderson Engineering, lists an extra $500 to $2,000. Ask for the rush fee in writing. The binding constraint is usually the title commitment and field crew scheduling, so getting the title work moving early buys more time than paying a rush premium.
Ask any Minnesota provider what their quoted turnaround actually starts from — engagement, retainer receipt, or receipt of the title commitment. That definition is where most schedule disputes come from.
Lender Survey Requirements
Which lender is financing the Minnesota deal determines both the Table A items your surveyor must include and how recently the survey must be dated. A survey that ages out has to be re-certified or re-run:
| Lender | Table A items | Survey age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Fannie Mae Multifamily | 14 | 360 days before recording |
| Freddie Mac Multifamily | 14 | 90 days before Note date |
| SBA 7(a) Loan | 14 | Per title company requirements |
| SBA 504 Loan | 14 | Per title company requirements |
| HUD/FHA Multifamily | 16 | 180 days before initial closing; 120 days for as-built surveys at final closing |
| CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) | 15 | Typically 180 days |
| Conventional Commercial | 11 | Varies by lender |
Confirm the requirement set before you commission the survey — adding a Table A item after fieldwork usually means a second site visit. The Table A configurator builds the exact item list for your lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a ALTA Survey cost in Minnesota?
A ALTA Survey in Minnesota typically costs $2,250 to $10,000, in line with the national base rate. Property type and scope move the figure more than location does.
How many ALTA Survey providers serve Minnesota?
We track 16 firms serving Minnesota: 1 with a verified Minnesota presence and 15 national providers that cover the state.
Do I need a Minnesota-licensed surveyor?
Yes. Land surveying is a state-licensed profession, and an ALTA/NSPS survey of Minnesota property must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Minnesota. National firms meet this by holding licences in each state they serve, so confirm the licence covers Minnesota before engaging.