WILLIAMSBURG – The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court for Williamsburg-James City County is encouraging property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert.
VADeed Alert is a free, voluntary notification service designed by the Office of the Executive Secretary to help Virginians protect their property from deed fraud.
VADeed Alert is said to allow residents to receive electronic notifications whenever a document is recorded in the local land records that matches their name or Tax Map/Parcel ID number. The OES says these alerts can provide early warning of potentially fraudulent activity, such as unauthorized deed transfers or filings.
“Deed fraud is a growing concern nationwide,” said Elizabeth E. O’Connor, Clerk of Circuit Court for WJCC. “VADeed Alert gives property owners a simple and effective way to stay informed and take quick action if something doesn’t look right,” she added.
Clerk of Circuit Court says the service does not prevent documents from being recorded, nor does it validate the legality of a filing. Instead, they say it serves as an additional layer of awareness, enabling property owners to review activity related to their property and contact the clerk’s office or seek legal advice if needed.
Key features of VADeed Alert are available to all property owners in Virginia, and it’s free to use. Users would get notifications sent by email, and can monitor their name, business name, or Tax Map/Parcel ID number.
Enrollment is quick and can be completed online in just a few minutes. Property owners can visit risweb.vacourts.gov.
For more information about VADeed Alert or local land records, contact the Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at (757) 564-2349 or wjcclandrecords@vacourts.gov.
