The Dickinson County Register of Deeds office offers a free Property Activity Alert Subscription to protect homeowners from property fraud. This service sends an email notification whenever changes are made to the deed of a property.

Register of Deeds Rose Johns highlighted its importance, as there have been instances in the county where individuals attempted to fraudulently sell properties they did not own. If a homeowner receives an alert about unauthorized changes, they can begin the legal process to address the issue.

Johns emphasized that while some companies charge for similar alerts, the Register of Deeds office provides the service for free, with direct access to county records. Homeowners can sign up through the county website or in person by submitting a simple form. Residents and highly encouraged to use this free service to stay informed and protect their property.