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The technical corrections to both forms add clarity to the use of the defined term "Title" in Schedule A and the proper inclusion of the ALTA Registry ID in the optional Transaction Identification Data section.  An additional Short Form correction makes the Proposed Policy Amount non-optional and includes clearer blank spaces for the Proposed Policy Amount and the Proposed Insured. If you are a current ALTA member, you can view the redline versions on the ALTA website at [www.alta.org](http://www.alta.org). 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