LAKE COUNTY — Real estate and other major transactions frequently require critical documents to be recorded. This county service is integral to many local businesses, and supports numerous public priorities, such as ensuring appropriate documentation of private property ownership.
County Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford is pleased to announce that the Recorder’s Office will be open to the public Friday, December 28, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
“Recordings typically increase on the last few days of the year, and much of the increase is generated through title companies,” shares Ford. “To serve the public, our office always ramps up staffing during this key period. This year, with all County offices closed Dec. 24 through 26, we also felt it was important to make an exception to our normal public hours, and remain open on Friday, Dec. 28.”
“2018 has been a year of meaningful positive change for County Offices, despite the many consequences brought by disaster,” reveals Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer. “I am excited that our Recorder’s office will bring this year to a strong close with these additional public hours.”
“While most of our increase in business this time of year is driven by title companies, every transaction we complete and each document we record is meaningful to the individual we are serving,” states Ford. “It is a standing priority of our office to provide all of our customers the highest possible level of service.”
“This year, assuring the best possible public service has meant taking time to strengthen developing staff in many County departments,” notes Huchingson. “Our Friday closures have had significant benefit for all County departments in which they have been implemented.”
“The Assessor-Recorder’s Office has been able to prioritize critical training needs, for example, and for a developing team that has seen significant turnover in recent years, that is huge,” continues Huchingson. “Recording staff are ready to provide excellent service during this end-of-the-year push because of those training opportunities. Our Recorder’s decision to keep his office open December 28 is a great service for Lake County’s title companies and the public.”
County residents will be able to access Recorder’s Office services, including:
- Deeds
- Deeds of Trust
- Title documents
- Other documents related to Real Property
All County offices will be open to the public Thursday, December 27, and Monday, December 31, from 8am-5pm.
The Recorder’s Office can be reached at (707) 263-2293.
