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The Henderson County Clerk & Recorder is proud to introduce a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud.
The Notary Fraud Alert (NFA) program is a free, easy-to-use service that allows notaries to monitor activity under their name and quickly detect signs of misuse.
“As your County Clerk & Recorder, our top priority is preserving the integrity of our public records.
The Notary Fraud Alert system empowers notaries with information-so they can catch fraudulent activity early-and in doing so, helps safeguard the entire community from property fraud and related scams.” said Amanda Van Arsdale, Henderson County Clerk & Recorder.
Once enrolled, notaries can choose to receive daily, weekly, or monthly alerts whenever a document is recorded in Henderson County that includes their name as the notary.
Each alert includes the document number, type, and parties involved, making it easy to identify suspicious filings at a glance.
Notary fraud can occur when someone forges a signature, misuses a notary seal, or records a document without the required presence or authorization. These actions can lead to property theft, financial loss, and legal complications. With this alert system, notaries are no longer in the dark-they are part of the frontline defense.
This service is offered at no cost and is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our local notaries while strengthening trust in our public record keeping systems.
To sign up for Notary Fraud Alert or learn more, visit https://www.notaryfraudalert.com/FraudAlert/NFASignUp.WebSite/ILHenderson
If you suspect you are a victim of notary fraud, consider reaching out to law enforcement or legal counsel for further action.