2022 NAICS national industry in sector 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

541191 Title Abstract and Settlement Offices

NAICS 541191 is the US industry code for title abstract and settlement offices. This U.S.

Code: 541191 (2022 NAICS)
Title: Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
Part of: Other Legal Services
SBA small business limit: Average annual receipts up to $19.5 million
Closest UK SIC: 69101, 69102, 69109 (details)

Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.

Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in one or more of the following activities: (1) researching public land records to gather information relating to real estate titles; (2) preparing documents necessary for the transfer of the title, financing, and settlement; (3) conducting final real estate settlements and closings; and (4) filing legal and other documents relating to the sale of real estate. Real estate settlement offices, title abstract companies, and title search companies are included in this industry.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

When to use a different code

Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:

Establishments of lawyers and attorneys primarily engaged in the practice of law are classified in Industry 541110, Offices of Lawyers.
Establishments primarily engaged in underwriting or acting as agents in selling real estate title insurance policies are classified in Subsector 524, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing real estate escrow and fiduciary services are classified in Industry 531390, Other Activities Related to Real Estate.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS cross-references.

Activities listed under 541191

The Census index assigns these 4 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.

Settlement offices, real estate
Title abstract companies, real estate
Title companies, real estate
Title search companies, real estate

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS index file.

SBA size standard for 541191

To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 541191, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $19.5 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.

Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.

Closest UK SIC 2007 codes

There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 6910), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.

Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.

Similar codes to compare

541199All Other Legal Services

Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.