Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA)

Yes. To sit for the exam and qualify for candidacy, you must be a current NALTA member in good standing.

To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must furnish evidence of having completed a minimum of seven years of full-time work experience (or work/study equivalent) directly related to lease and title analysis, lease administration within the energy industry, or in a related supervisory or management position.

A maximum of three years' credit may be granted toward the seven-year work/study requirement based on evidence of the applicant's having attained certain recognized levels of academic achievement. Credit is allocated as follows:

• Two years credit for having earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year additional credit for an advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Each applicant must satisfy standards of character and integrity as set out in the Code of Ethics of the Bylaws of the National Association of Land and Title Analysts. The candidate's signature on the application form will warrant his/her personal acknowledgement and acceptance of the conditions and responsibilities that go with the designation CPLTA and constitute an affidavit as to the truth of all statements made in the application.

Application fees and the purchase of the CPLTA Review Manual may be paid by check (payable to NALTA) or through PayPal by visiting Certification Fees & Manual Purchase.

Costs may vary but typically the entire process is roughly $325.

This estimate includes:

• CPLTA Review Manual ($100)
• Application & Exam Fee ($125)
• Review Fee ($50-$100)

The review fee is only an estimate and can change depending on the location where you attend a review.

NALTA recommends the purchase of our comprehensive CPLTA Review Manual. The manual was designed to be a study reference for analysts preparing for the CPLTA Exam, a textbook for the CPLTA Review, and an extensive desk reference for analysts of all experience levels.

By purchasing this manual, you agree that you will not share or copy the material provided. It is meant for a single user only and the file that is downloaded will have your name, e-mail and transaction id stamped on each page.

If NALTA and/or the CPLTA program determine that your purchased manual was shared or copied, then your certification status and membership in NALTA will be reviewed in front of the NALTA Ethics Committee. Your certification may be revoked and/or your membership in NALTA suspended as a result.

Below are required forms for the application process and re-certification.

• Complete CPLTA Information Packet
• Application Letter
• Application Form
• Sponsor Form
• Re-certification Information

Each applicant will receive a written or email notice of the decision to approve or disapprove candidacy. Those approved for candidacy will be furnished information regarding the CPLTA examination schedule, review material and seminars. In the event candidacy is denied, the reason(s) for denial will be specified and the applicant will have 45 days after receipt of notice to file an appeal with the Board of Directors of NALTA. The Board's decision will be final.

The certification program is proud to announce the following applicants as they prepare to sit for the CPLTA Exam.

Each approved candidate's name may also be published in the NALTA News and/or on the NALTA website.

Upon approval of candidacy by the Committee, each candidate shall have two years to sit for and pass a certification examination designed to assess his/her overall knowledge and command of lease and title work. Should this time limit lapse before sitting for the exam, the candidate must reapply and go through the approval process from the beginning.

The Certification Committee will set the cost of sitting for the CPLTA exam. The examination will be objective in format, covering topics such as leases, title, contracts, conveyances, pooling, unitization, and lease administration. After the exam is graded, the Certification Director will notify the candidate of the exam results on a pass/fail basis as to each of the four sections of the exam.

Exact numerical scores will not be given, nor will a candidate be allowed to see his/her examination once the exam has been taken. A candidate who fails all or part of the examination will be allowed two retakes to pass the examination. Failure to pass all sections of the examination in two retakes will require the applicant to reapply for certification and be reapproved. The first and second retakes of the examination must be concluded within a two-year timeframe following approval to sit for the examination.

Upon successful completion of all sections of the certification examination, the candidate shall be notified by the Certification Director (by mail or email within 45 days) and the candidate will be given a unique certification number and asked to fill in a form showing how they would like their name to appear on their certification certificate. The effective date of certification will be the first day of January following completion of the grading of the examination.

Check with your Certification Committee Local Liaison to see if there are any planned reviews or exams scheduled near your location.

Certification will be granted to each candidate who satisfactorily fulfills all stated requirements, pays all necessary fees and successfully completes the CPLTA exam. A formal certificate will be issued bearing the analyst's unique certification number and date of certification. The CPLTA designation is granted for an initial period of five calendar years.

NALTA and several of the local associations may be able to assist with some of the costs. Check with your local liaison for more details.

The NALTA voluntary certification program rules and regulations can be found here.