Property Fraud Alert Service

The Newaygo County Register of Deeds Office is making it easier for residents to help protect their most valuable asset, their home. Through their free County Property Fraud Alert Service residents can register under their name as it appears on the deed. Consider it an early warning system for property owners to stay up-to-date about their property and take appropriate actions if they determine fraudulent activity has taken place. “Having the ability to be notified immediately should a fraudulent or predatory document be recorded against your property is invaluable.

The faster something like this is discovered, the faster it can be corrected.   With the Property Fraud Alert service, residents can sign-up to be notified via email if a potentially fraudulent document is recorded in Newaygo County,” says Newaygo County Register of Deeds Stewart Sanders. The Property Fraud Alert is a free service provided by the Register of Deeds Office that requires no up-front or monthly fees.
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For those residents that also have vacation homes in Newaygo County now is a great time to sign up for this free service. The best way to stay informed about your property and to protect against property fraud is by being proactive. This service is a great tool for those with aging parents to ensure that their loved ones don’t fall victim to scams or fraud. Sign-up is easy and fast, but most importantly, offers a little extra peace of mind. 

To sign up, simply go to the home page of Newaygo County,
www.newaygocountymi.gov and select the tab of Elected Officials.  Then click on the Register of Deeds tab and go to the Fraud Alert tab.  Follow the instructions on the template.  It is just that easy and best of all it is free!

​The information provided by residents is kept safe and secure and won’t be used for any reason other than notifying you of recordings. If residents have questions, they can contact the Register of Deeds Office at (231) 689-7246

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