Assessor‑Recorder Paul Dictos and counsel presented a proposed voluntary ordinance letting property owners record a notice asking title companies and notaries to verify identity before sale or mortgage; board set second hearing and directed staff to prepare a summary. The proposal aims to add an extra verification "trip wire" to stop deed fraud.

County register of deeds and survey staff told the Planning, Resources and Development Committee that updated state transfer-return software creates operational changes but no local fee increase, and they warned of rising property‑deed fraud and limited remedies once fraudulent deeds are recorded.

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