Tue Feb 09 2010
Defiance County Recorder Cecilia Parsons is cautioning residents to deal with an Illinois company at their own peril.
According to Parsons, a company called National Deed Service, Inc., is sending letters to residents asking them if they would like a certified deed of their property for $59.50.
"It's legal," said Parsons, "but it's just not something people would have to do. It's as easy to come to our office and get it."
And, cheaper.
Parsons said county officials can provide the same service for no more than $2.
The Northbrook, Ill. company has a website (www.nationaldeed.com) saying the service it provides may be more convenient for residents.
The website states: "It is not an easy process to obtain public records from a governmental agency. It often requires people to travel to the recorder's office, lose time from work and pay, locate the proper office, deal with the people at the office, and locate their document and wait for the document to be produced. Sometimes, the process will take two trips, and in some cities the cost of parking alone could be $20 plus each day. This is not an easy process. When considering all of the above, the service provided by National Deed Service, Inc. is a cost and time effective service."
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