Resources

Recorder directory & fraud hotlines.

When something looks off, you want the real source. These are the official recorders, AG offices, and federal hotlines we link from DeedShield alerts and incident workflows.

County recorders

New York City — ACRIS

Search recorded documents and request certified copies (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens).

Miami-Dade — Clerk of the Courts

Search recorded land records and enroll in the free Property Fraud Alert (PFA).

Los Angeles County — Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

Search recorded documents and enroll in the free Homeowner Notification Service.

Cook County — Recorder of Deeds (now part of County Clerk)

Search recorded documents and enroll in PropertyFraudAlert (Fidlar) — free.

State attorneys general

New York State Attorney General — Deed Theft Resources

Official guidance and reporting channels for HETPA (Homeowner Equity Theft Prevention Act) covered acts.

Florida Attorney General — Real Estate Fraud

Consumer fraud hotline including title and deed fraud.

California Attorney General — Real Estate Fraud

Consumer complaints, including title and deed fraud.

Illinois Attorney General — Consumer Fraud Bureau

Consumer complaints, including real estate fraud.

Federal hotlines

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Report online real-estate fraud and wire fraud schemes. Files into the federal IC3 database.

FTC Consumer Sentinel — Real Estate Fraud

Federal consumer fraud reporting. The FTC has separately warned about “title lock” products.

Don’t see yours?

We’re adding state and county resources as we expand coverage. If you need a recorder or AG line we haven’t listed, email help@deedshield.netwith your state and county and we’ll point you to the right place.