KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha County Register of Deeds Office announced a newly enhanced Land Notification alert system that lets property owners receive email or text alerts when any document is recorded against their property—or when a recording includes their name. The free tool is designed as an early-warning system to help residents spot potential deed fraud quickly and work with authorities to reverse it if necessary.
Why It Matters
Register of Deeds Jennifer Mack said deed fraud can involve forged signatures, transfers under false pretenses, or notary fraud, and it “typically occurs on unoccupied properties, vacant land and high-valued homes with no mortgage.” Getting an immediate alert allows owners to act fast if something looks wrong. While the Register of Deeds must record documents that meet statutory requirements, swift detection makes it easier to unwind fraudulent filings with help from law enforcement.
How It Works
Property owners register, enter their name and property details (such as address or parcel number), and choose whether to get alerts by email or text. Users can set up multiple alerts for different properties or name variations, and alerts can be turned off at any time. People already enrolled in the previous version will continue receiving email alerts, but must register in the new system to add text alerts or edit property/name information.
What To Do If You Get an Alert
If a recording doesn’t look right, contact the Register of Deeds Office and law enforcement immediately to challenge the filing. Questions about the system can be directed to the Register of Deeds Office at 262-653-2444.
https://landnotification.kenoshacountywi.gov/LandNotification
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One Response
This is a good thing and I’d like to avail myself of it.
Have not been able to successfully navigate the website though.
Registrar should either fix the site or send each/all property owners an application.
As it stands, it looks like I’ll have to take care of it in-person.
In any event, cudos to Jennifer Mack for an excellent idea and service to county property owners.
If only the “execution” were better!