Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Register of Deeds
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In almost all cases the document must be an original. The only exceptions are for certified copies from Courts and from the Bureau of Vital Statistics for Death Certificates.Register of Deeds
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We cannot fill out the forms for you, but we can help guide you as to what information must be filled in.Register of Deeds
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The earliest records date back to the 1860’s. Patents are among the early records when land was bought from the United States government. The original documents would have been signed by the President of the United States.Register of Deeds
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Register of Deeds
The primary evidence of ownership of land is not so much the Deed itself as the recording of the deed. If your Deed is misplaced or lost, a copy may be obtained from the Register of Deeds office for a small fee. It can be certified for an additional fee of $13.00.
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No, It is not a service of our office, but we can instruct you on how to search the records or give you the names of local title companies that would perform the search.Register of Deeds