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Recorder: passports and real-estate activity are up; 135 fragile volumes restored, archives need $3 million
Summary
Deputy Recorder Courtney Haylor reported passport transactions are up 40 from last September (about $13,000), quarter-to-date revenues are up 16% over 2024, and 135 fragile record books have been restored; full preservation of damaged volumes would require an estimated $3 million.
Deputy Recorder Courtney Haylor told the board the recorder's office is marking Customer Service Week and reported a rise in passport transactions—40 more than September 2024, representing roughly $13,000 in additional revenue—and that the office's quarter-to-date activity is up about 16% compared with 2024. She said real-estate transactions are up about 2% year over year and vitals are improving modestly.
Haylor said 135 of the most fragile and heavily damaged books were restored and placed in fire-, water- and smoke-resistant cases. She said the office aims to process all damaged books but estimated the full cost at about $3 million and that the office will send volumes for restoration as the budget permits.
Board members thanked Haylor and discussed past ARPA funding for some restoration work.
