Iowa Land Records launches free notification system
WEST DES MOINES – For many Iowans, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they will ever make. As awareness of title and identity fraud grows, that investment can feel more vulnerable. Iowa homeowners and business owners are looking for ways to stay informed about transactions that could affect their property. In response, the Iowa County Recorders and Iowa Land Records are introducing the ILR Notification System, a free service that helps Iowans stay informed by monitoring names on recently recorded documents across Iowa. The new service is built on the ILR Search platform , where users can search for public real estate records by name. The ILR Notification System takes the service a step further by enabling users to monitor individual or business names and receive an email notification when a new recording matches the saved Notification Profiles. “Public records have always been an important resource for Iowans. As technology changes, we have new opportunities to make those records work harder for the people we serve. This is a practical example of using our statewide system to respond to what Iowans need today,” said Jammie Hoffman, executive director of Iowa Land Records For homeowners and business owners,
