Property owners in Seneca County can now get an email alert when a document gets recorded in their name.
The Seneca County Clerkâs Office launched a free Fraud Alert Service on Jan. 16 to help residents spot potential property fraud. The service notifies registered users when a property-related document, such as a deed or mortgage, is recorded.
The alert gives property owners a chance to quickly review the filing and make sure the document is accurate and tied to the correct property.
âThis free service will send out an email to registered property owners, who can then review the recorded documents,â according to information released by the county.
County Clerk Christina Lotz said the new tool adds an extra layer of protection for residents. âI am so pleased to offer this service to all users of the Seneca County Clerkâs Office,â Lotz said. âThe alerts will allow people to verify the accuracy of documents and that the property is correctly associated with them.â
Property owners can access the recorded documents online or in person at the Seneca County Clerkâs Office.
Residents can sign up through the Fraud Alert Service link on the Seneca County Clerkâs website or through uslandrecords.com. Anyone with questions can call the clerkâs office for help with registration.
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