In an age of rampant fraud, Warren County Register of Deeds Wes Williams is taking a proactive approach by offering residents and businesses innovative protection against property and mortgage fraud. The service is free.

“We are making a service available to homeowners and businesses in which they will be notified immediately if a document is filed in our office that includes their name or the name of their business,” said Williams. “That will enable them to recognize and address fraudulent transactions involving their property before they suffer losses. We are pleased to be able to provide this service free of charge.” 

To sign up for this fraud alert protection, visit www.warrencountytn.gov and access the Register of Deeds section.

You can also go directly to www.mylandalert.com and sign up for the service under “Useful Links.” Users can sign up for alerts on multiple names or businesses. A phone app for signup will also be available.

Those who register will be immediately notified by email if documents are recorded in the Register of Deeds office that match the criteria they have provided.

“Fraud can strike any property owner,” Williams said, “But some are more vulnerable: senior citizens, immigrants, those facing foreclosure, and those who have multiple properties like second homes, vacation property, or investment property. Also, at risk are those who own unoccupied, abandoned, or distressed homes, lots, or businesses.”

“We get questions everyday about how can someone just come up here and record a document. It is not impossible but unlikely,” continued Williams. “Just because a document is recorded does not make it legal. Awareness of a document recorded gives a person a chance to prompt combatting the issue. If something like this should happen, time is of the essence.”

For questions, contact the Warren County Register of Deeds office at (931) 473-2926 Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.