County clerk warns landowners against deed copy scam
CHENANGO COUNTY – Chenango County Clerk Mary Weidman is warning Chenango County landowners to be aware of direct mail solicitation letters offering to obtain a certified copy of the landowner’s deed and othe public information at costs of over $80.
“Our residents should know that these letters are a scam,” said Weidman. “Chenango County land deeds are recorded by my office. And there are many easy and much cheaper ways of obtaining a copy or certified copy of a deed, often for as little as $5. Residents should know that if their deed was filed in my office, it has been recorded and remains valid whether or not the homeowner has a certified copy of that deed in their possession.”
Scams like these often claim that in addition to a copy of a landowner’s deed, they will compile a profile of the tax assessment information or their property. However, much of the information these services gather can already be accessed for free by the property owner either through the Chenango County Real Property Tax Department, their local assessor’s office, or by simply looking at their yearly tax bill.
Landowners interested in obtaining a copy or certified copy of their deed in pearson should visit the Chenango County Clerk’s Office at 5 Court Street in Norwich between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 pm. Monday through Friday. Landowners who cannot visit the office in person can print regular copies of deeds from home by accessing the County Clerk’s online public records search database at www.co.chenango.ny.us/clerk, or they can call 607-337-1450 to learn how to request a copy by mail.
For information regarding tax assessments, landowners can contact the Real Property Tax Department at 607-337-1490 or their local town tax assessor. The Chenango County Clerk’s Office records all documents pertaining to real property transactions occurring in Chenango County.
“This scam is not exclusive to Chenango County, so friends and family members living in other counties should be made aware of this scam and should inquire with their local county clerk’s office if they wish to obtain a certified copy of their deed,” said Weidman.
“Our residents should know that these letters are a scam,” said Weidman. “Chenango County land deeds are recorded by my office. And there are many easy and much cheaper ways of obtaining a copy or certified copy of a deed, often for as little as $5. Residents should know that if their deed was filed in my office, it has been recorded and remains valid whether or not the homeowner has a certified copy of that deed in their possession.”
Scams like these often claim that in addition to a copy of a landowner’s deed, they will compile a profile of the tax assessment information or their property. However, much of the information these services gather can already be accessed for free by the property owner either through the Chenango County Real Property Tax Department, their local assessor’s office, or by simply looking at their yearly tax bill.
Landowners interested in obtaining a copy or certified copy of their deed in pearson should visit the Chenango County Clerk’s Office at 5 Court Street in Norwich between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 pm. Monday through Friday. Landowners who cannot visit the office in person can print regular copies of deeds from home by accessing the County Clerk’s online public records search database at www.co.chenango.ny.us/clerk, or they can call 607-337-1450 to learn how to request a copy by mail.
For information regarding tax assessments, landowners can contact the Real Property Tax Department at 607-337-1490 or their local town tax assessor. The Chenango County Clerk’s Office records all documents pertaining to real property transactions occurring in Chenango County.
“This scam is not exclusive to Chenango County, so friends and family members living in other counties should be made aware of this scam and should inquire with their local county clerk’s office if they wish to obtain a certified copy of their deed,” said Weidman.
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