Recorder office warns against private company deed services

The Clermont County Recorder’s office is warning residents to avoid solicitations by private companies promising to obtain “certified” copies of their property deeds in exchange for a fee.

“As your county recorder, I would like to let citizens know the real cost of getting a certified copy of your deed, mortgage or other recorded documents,” said Clermont County Recorder Deborah Clepper in a statement. “It is $2 per page and $1 to apply the certification stamp and seal.”

The average length of a deed is three pages and would cost a resident $7 to obtain a copy of their deed from the recorder’s office.

Some private companies are charging an estimated price of $60 or more to obtain a copy of a person’s deed for them, Clepper reports. She adds, most residents already receive a copy of their deed when they close on the sale of their property.

Clepper made clear there is nothing illegal about companies soliciting customers for their services.