Lawyers may now advise their clients that all 67 Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers statewide now offer free property alert services for property owners in Florida.

“Property fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and as clerks in florida, we see firsthand the frustration and damage it can cause for unsuspecting residents,” said 2024-25 FCCC President and Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court Tiffany Moore Russell, a member of the Bar. “All clerks across the state now offer free property alert services to help combat property fraud and ensure your property stays safe and secure. I encourage you to visit our FCCC webpage devoted to this issue to learn more and sign up for this service today.”

In their role as county recorders, clerks are responsible for recording, maintaining, protecting, and disseminating official public records, including records related to real estate ownership. Many clerks have offered opt-in property alert services for residents for several years, and now, with the recent signing of CS/CS/HB 1419 Real Property Fraud into law requiring clerks to create and maintain opt-in recording notification services, every county offers this tool to aid in preventing fraud and theft.