Property Deed Scams - National Deed Service, Inc.

Read this before you send National Deed Service, Inc. money for a copy of your property deed.

Many people around the country, including many seniors, have reported receiving an ominous-sounding notice from a company called National Deed Service, Inc. which says:

"The U.S. Government Federal Citizen Information Center website recommends that property owners should have an official or certified copy of their deed. This document provides evidence that your property was transferred to you."

The notice also says that National Deed Service, Inc. can provide consumers a copy of their deed for a nominal fee. The fee amount varies. Some of the notices ask for only $59.95 while others require as much as $89.95. This may not sound like a lot of money but what if you could obtain a copy of your property deed for $5? Yep, it's true. In fact, some counties will give you a copy of your property deed for as little as $1. What's more, you probably don't even have to spend that much. Many counties don't require you to keep a copy of your deed. National Deed Service Inc.'s notice is a bunch of malarky.

Do I need a copy of my deed?

Despite Nationa Deed Service Inc.'s warning, many consumers are not required to have a copy of their peoperty deeds. Having it on file at the county registrar's office should suffice. If you're in doubt and want to be sure, give the registrar's office a call. They'll tell you everything you need to know about your deed and your responsibilities in regard to it.

How to Obtain Property Deeds

Should you decide to obtain a copy of your deed, for whatever reason, we urge you not to respond to unsolicited requests from companies like National Deed Service. Just go to the county clerk or registrar's office and they will print you a copy for next to nothing. If that's too much work for you, give them a call and ask them to send you a copy for the same low price. If you're a "self-serve" cheapskate type like I am, you can visit the registrar's website and print yourself a copy for nothing. However, it won't be an officially certified copy. Only the county can send those.

Before you ask anyone for a copy check to see if you already have one. You should have received one after the property closing

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