2009 Annual Report - Belknap County

Registry of Deeds
To the Honorable Commissioners of Belknap County:
Revenue sources:
4% Commission and Recording: $ 822,877.00
Copies: Internet & In office $136,705.00
Surcharge: $ 31,738.00
LCHIP 4% Commission (Land and Community
Heritage Investment Program) $10,673.00
TOTAL: $1,001,993.00
During 2009 we recorded 16,988 documents, an increase of 1,154 documents over
2008. We recorded 239 foreclosures; in 2008 we recorded 232 foreclosures.
Our Registry now has 630 internet accounts; revenue from these accounts totaled
$124,600.00. We continue to update our technology and offer the newest research
tools available.
In 2010 we anticipate being able to offer a Property Fraud Alert function - at no
additional cost to the County. This new function would allow the Registry to be
pro-active in the prevention of property fraud by notifying homeowners of documents
recorded regarding their property via email or a phone call.
We are beginning 2010 with an updated website at: www.nhdeeds.com. Our technical
advisors/vendors at Connor & Connor (now owned by Fidlar Technologies)
worked with us to provide a professional, colorful and updated site.....we are very
pleased with the results. Visit our user friendly site - and call our office if you
have any questions. You are also able to reach us through a link at the Belknap
County website.
My sincere appreciation to the members of the Belknap County Convention as
well as the Board of Commissioners for their continued support of the Registry
and its staff.
Our Registry continues to operate with 5 full-time and 1 part-time staff members.
We happily enjoy the reputation as the best Registry of Deeds in the state... due,
Belknap County Commissioners
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