Fulton County Recorder Sandra K Barber has been contacted by several residents about a solicitation letter from a company referring it as a “Deed Processing Notice” located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company is offering to obtain a copy of the person’s property deed for an $83.00 fee. The mailing is made to appear as if it was from an official government records office.
“The wording in the letter implies that you may pay up to $83.00 for a copy of your deed at the Recorder’s Office which I believe is very misleading. Copies can be obtained anytime from the Recorder’s Office at a cost of $2.00 per page. A typical deed is 1 to 3 pages long and would cost $2.00 to $6.00.”
Mrs. Barber added that she has seen these types of letters before. “Please remember that once your deed is filed with the Recorder’s Office it is a permanent record of your ownership and protects your property rights. It makes no difference whether you have a copy or even the original of your deed in your possession. Your rights of ownership are safe and secure.”
For more information you can contact Sandra Barber at sbarber@fultoncoutyoh.com,, 419-337-9232.