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Madison County clerk warns homebuyers about mailings that charge for certified deeds
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Madison County Clerk Mike Kelle warned that companies are sending official-looking mailings demanding costly fees to obtain certified deed copies; he said certified copies cost 65¢ per page with a $5 certification from the clerk’s office and urged residents to call the office if unsure.
Madison County Clerk Mike Kelle warned Monday that new property owners are receiving official-looking mailings that demand payment for certified copies of deeds and that the solicitations are a scam. "I wanna let everybody know that's a scam," Kelle said in his weekly message.
Kelle said property purchase information is public record…
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