The Surry County, North Carolina, register of deeds’ office now is accepting electronic documents for recording through Simplifile.
“I am pleased to be extending our land records eRecording process here in Surry County with Simplifile,” Surry County Register of Deeds Carolyn M. Comer said. “In an effort to increase the eRecording volume, we are adding another eRecording vendor at no charge to the county on the receiving end. This also allows another form of recording your documents, and it is safe and secure. eRecording is a benefit to all involved in the land records industry.”
Using Simplifile’s web-based service, customers will be able to electronically prepare or scan, upload and submit documents to the register’s office for recording in minutes.
“The benefits are huge for all involved,” Comer said. “Being on the receiver end, it allows us to save paper and reduces workflow time. For the submitter, it saves them lots of travel time and turnaround time in closings their customers’ loans. If you are a bank, mortgage company, title company, or a practicing attorney and not currently taking advantage of eRecording, I highly recommend you check into how you can get started.”
Surry County joins 45 other eRecording counties in North Carolina, in addition to more than 1,200 recording jurisdictions nationwide that eRecord with Simplifile.
“My biggest goal this year with eRecording will be to educate the submitter and offer any assistance and help with getting them signed up and ready to join others in the eRecording world. I feel it will be a smooth transition,” Comer concluded.
High-speed Internet access, a PC, and a scanner are the minimum requirements for customers to begin eRecording with Simplifile.
Recording fees and payments also can be processed securely through Simplifile, eliminating check-writing expenses and reducing payment errors.
“We’re thrilled to be able to provide this service to Surry County and their customers and to help make their day to day recording work just a little bit easier,” said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile.