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
Search recorded documents and request certified copies (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens).
Search recorded land records and enroll in the free Property Fraud Alert (PFA).
Search recorded documents and enroll in the free Homeowner Notification Service.
Search recorded documents and enroll in PropertyFraudAlert (Fidlar) — free.
State attorneys general
Official guidance and reporting channels for HETPA (Homeowner Equity Theft Prevention Act) covered acts.
Consumer fraud hotline including title and deed fraud.
Consumer complaints, including title and deed fraud.
Consumer complaints, including real estate fraud.
Federal hotlines
Report online real-estate fraud and wire fraud schemes. Files into the federal IC3 database.
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.