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NMLTA Designated Professionals
NMLTA Designated Professionals
NMLTA Designation is the Title Professional's credential to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in our industry. In today's competitive market it is important to distinguish yourself, and earning your NMLTA Designation is an ideal way to do so. We will offer the following official Designations to qualified member employees:
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For member employees with 3 years or more experience as a licensed title officer; who have 20 or more hours of Continuing Education credits in the past 5 years; and have passed our Certification exam for Title Examination. |
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For member employees with 3 years or more experience as a licensed escrow officer; who have 20 or more hours of Continuing Education credits in the past 5 years; and have passed our Certification exam for Escrow Settlement. |
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For member employees with 7 years or more experience as a licensed title or escrow officer; who have 20 or more hours of Continuing Education credits in the past 5 years; and have received both CTEP and CESP Certification from NMLTA, or have passed a specialized exam. |
Benefits:
Set yourself apart from the competition and seize the best opportunities in the title industry. Earn your NMLTA Certification and become a Certified Professional Member, to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, and to display your accomplishments to fellow professionals, clients and prospective clients. Membership benefits include:
- Individual recognition by being listed in the Certified Professionals Directory, badge shown in your directory profile, and being listed in the official program handouts at the Annual Convention;
- Enhanced status in the industry and among colleagues through:
- Use of your professional designation on your resume and in networking activites;
- Use of your designation and logo in business publications and correspondence: business cards, e-mail signature, letter signature, and on your company's website and other publications. - NMLTA Certification counts as qualifying points toward the ALTA National Title Professional designation.
Qualifications to Apply for Certification:
Eligibility:
Industry Work Experience |
Industry Education |
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| CTEP | Minimum of 3 Years as Licensed Title Officer | 20 CE Hours in the past 5 years |
| CESP | Minimum of 3 Years as Licensed Escrow Officer | 20 CE Hours in the past 5 years |
| CTIS | Minimum of 7 Years as Licensed Title or Escrow Officer and Prior Certification as CTEP and CESP |
20 CE Hours in the past 5 years |
Select Your Designation and Apply:
Please select the appropriate designation based on your area of expertise and complete the application linked below:
- Certified Escrow Settlement Professional (CESP): Ideal for title insurance professionals in the escrow/settlement area.
- Certified Title Examination Professional (CTEP): Designed for title insurance professionals working in the examination/commitment/policy area.
- Certified Title Insurance Specialist (CTIP): Tailored for title professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of title insurance.
Upon approval you will receive an e-mail notification confirming your acceptance, and further instructions about taking the exam.
Certification Fees:
For Members Only:
Certified Professional Membership: $100.00
First Additional Designation: $50.00
Second Additional Designation: $25.00
Renewal Fee: $75.00 (for 1 Designation) or $100.00 (for 2 or 3 Designations)
Re-Test Fee: $50.00*
NOTE: In order to maintain your certification, you must renew every 3 years.
* If you fail to renew within the 3 year period, a Re-Test will be required.