Deceit abounds everywhere and real estate is no different. Deed deception has been on the rise since 2009 and is undermining the viability of the land recording system. Public are concerned about the trend because it is generally discovered years later when owners decide to sell their home. A researcher will eventually come into the recorder’s office and discover that the land has been conveyed to someone else without the knowledge of the recorder’s office or the rightful owner. Since land records are publicly held, anyone, whether they are a legitimate interested party or someone with criminal intent, has access to land files and the ability to record land transfer certificates. A Notary Is The First Line Of Defense This public official is the first line of defense against dee read more