Basic Abstracting and Legal Descriptions

Date/Time:
Tues. October 14th, 2025
8:00 AM Registration
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Classroom Training

Location:
Minnesota Society of CPAs Education Center 
1650 W. 82nd St., Suite 600 (Lutsen Room), Bloomington, MN 55431

Topics

• The History of Abstracting and Land Records
• The Rectangular Survey System
• Metes and Bounds Legal Descriptions
• Plats, Auditor's Subdivisions and Registered Land Surveys
• Torrens Titles
• Names and Tax Searches
• And more!

Instructors/Abstractors will be there to answer your questions and to assist you in drawing and following even the toughest legal descriptions.

Attendees are asked to bring a pencil, notepad, eraser, and an engineering scaled ruler.

Course Fees & Registration
MLTA members $75 (must be logged in to receive member rates)
Non-members $200
Fees include lunch, refreshments and a workbook.

Seating is limited to 38 people, so please register early to reserve your spot.

Attire
Business Casual

Payment/Cancellation/Refund Policy
Prepayment is required. Attendees are entitled to a full refund if they cancel within 5 business days of the event. Cancellations received after that date are non-refundable.

Special Accommodations
If you require special meals or accommodations to fully participate in this event, please email Tasha Schipper.

Photo Release
Photographs will be taken throughout the event which may be used in future MLTA promotional materials. By virtue of your participation, you agree to MLTA’s use of your likeness in said promotional materials.

Introduction to Closing 

Date/Time:
Wed. November 5th, 2025
7:30 AM Check-in and Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Classroom Training

Location:
Minnesota Society of CPAs Education Center 
Southpoint Office Center, 6th floor
1650 W. 82nd St., Suite 600
Bloomington, MN 55431

Introduction to Closing is a one-day class designed to give attendees an overview of the closing process from Purchase Agreement to Policy. This class is best suited for new closers, aspiring closers, closing assistants, or other title professionals that have an interest in learning the basics of the closing process. Students are given a textbook which is organized by topic along with a corresponding PowerPoint presentation, used to highlight important concepts. In order to give students a true closing experience, the class includes a Mock Closing. A closing is acted out and it includes and explanation of title and loan documents. 

Topics

• Title Insurance Products and Services
• Agency vs Underwriter
• Title Search and Examination
• Pre-Closing Checklist
• Industry Trends
• TILA, RESPA and TRID
• Lender Requirements
• Closing Checklist and Documents
• Mock Closing
• Buyer and Seller Responsibilities
• Broker and Agent Responsibilities
• Notary Responsibilities and Post Closing
• ALTA Best Practices
• Fraud Prevention
• and more!

Pre-licensing Education
This course has been approved for 8 hours of pre-licensing education credit towards a Minnesota Closing Agent License.

Course Fees & Registration
MLTA members $75 (must be logged in to receive member rates)
Non-members $200
Fees include materials, a light continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Attire
Business Casual

Payment/Cancellation/Refund Policy
Prepayment is required. Attendees are entitled to a full refund if they cancel within 5 business days of the event. Cancellations received after that date are non-refundable.

Special Accommodations
If you require special meals or accommodations to fully participate in this event, please email Tasha Schipper.

Photo Release
Photographs will be taken throughout the event which may be used in future MLTA promotional materials. By virtue of your participation, you agree to MLTA’s use of your likeness in said promotional materials.

Minnesota Land Title Association Board Meeting

Location to be determined

9:30 a.m.
No Registration Required

MLTA 2026 Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul

More details to follow

MLTA 2026 Spring Seminar 
Monday, April 6, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park

Registration to Follow

Location

Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
www.minneapolismarriottnw.com

Agenda TBD

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities to Follow

MLTA 2026 Convention - Save The Date

Thursday and Friday, August 13th and 14th, 2026

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 
Prior Lake, MN

Hosted by First American Title Insurance Company

More Details to Follow...