Property Fraud Alert Service
By signing up for the Property Fraud Alert Service, you will receive an email whenever a document is recorded in Sarasota County using your personal or business name. Notifications are sent within 24 hours of the document being recorded, alerting you so you can look up the documents through public records or dispute through law enforcement.
To register, you need a valid email address. The service is free of charge.
FAQs: Property Fraud Alert Service
What do I do if I receive an alert and believe I am a victim of property fraud?
The alert will provide you with a link to the document in the Official Records. You can review the document to determine if it is of concern to you.
If you suspect that you are a victim of fraud, report it by:
You may also choose to consult an attorney to determine whether you need to take legal action.
Is there a fee to subscribe to Sarasota Property Fraud Alerts?
No, the fraud alert service is free of charge.
Can I sign up and monitor filings even if I don't own property?
Yes. Once you register any name you choose, you will receive an e-alert whenever a document is recorded into Sarasota County Official Records in that name.
Does this service alert me of documents being recorded in other counties?
No. You will only receive an e-alert when a document is recorded into Sarasota County Official Records, but other Clerk and Comptroller offices statewide are offering similar services. Please check their websites for more information.
How many subscription names can I enter?
As many as you choose to monitor.
My personal or business name is often spelled in many ways. How should I enter it?
First Name Examples:
For more comprehensive search results, enter all variations of a first name.
- Dave or David - We recommend that you register both names.
- Cathy or Catherine - We recommend that you register both names.
Last Name Examples:
Non-alpha characters (space, hyphen, apostrophe) will not provide search results.
- Van Buren - We recommend that you register VanBuren
- O'Connell - We recommend that you register OConnell
- Johnson-Smith - We recommend that you register JohnsonSmith
Prefixes - Business Name Example:
To receive broader search results, it is recommended you enter all parts of the name.
- Dr. Michael Smith MD - We recommend that you register all names in the business name field.
Suffix Examples:
To receive broader search results, it is recommended to enter all variations of a name.
- John Jr - or with middle initial John R Jr
- John III - or with middle initial John R III
Business Name Examples:
To capture more search results, it is recommended that you enter less detail.
- ACME Services, Inc. - We recommend that you register ACME Services
- Crowder Services Corporation - We recommend that you register Crowder Services
If I change the name on my Deed, should I update my Property Fraud Alert subscription?
It is good practice to update your Fraud Alert subscription whenever you make a change to a document. Simply login to your account and follow the steps to edit, add, or remove names.
What happens after I make a change, such as a name change, to a recorded document in Official Records?
Upon making a change to a document recorded in Official Records, if you are signed up for the Fraud Alert Service, you will receive an alert. This alert is a safeguard to ensure you know the change was made. If you did not make the change or did not know that the change was being made to your document, follow the directions provided in the alert.
I have a Deed, Notice of Commencement, or other document to record in the Official Records. Will I receive an alert?
To receive alerts for recorded documents, please register for the Fraud Alert Service. The service is free, but you need a valid email address.
How do I edit, add to, or cancel my Property Fraud Alert subscription?
To make a change to your Property Fraud Alert, go to the subscription page where you registered for the alert service. After you login, you can edit, add, or remove your information.