541191 — Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- 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; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing real estate escrow and fiduciary services are classified in
- Industry 531390, Other Activities Related to Real Estate.
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 457
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6541 - Title Abstract Offices (via SIC1987:6541→NAICS1997:541191→2002:541191→2007:541191→2012:541191→2017:541191→2022:541191)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R418 — Legal Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541191 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541191 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Title Abstract and Settlement Offices' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541191? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,500,000 for NAICS code 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541191? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6541 - Title Abstract Offices.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541191:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541191 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices).
- IRS PBA Code for Title Company — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.