Dutchess Deed Watch

January 6, 2025

Poughkeepsie, NY…  Dutchess Deed Watch, a service of the Dutchess County Clerk’s Office, is now available for residents concerned about property theft through fraudulent recordings.

Developed by Dutchess County’s Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS), Dutchess Deed Watch allows residents to register for property alerts for up to four names. Once signed up, a registered user will receive an email notification if a deed or mortgage is recorded affecting residential property held by the subscriber.

Should you receive a notification and have not recently recorded a document, you should seek legal advice about how to proceed.

You may also go directly to: Sign Up for Dutchess County Property Alerts - Dutchess Deed Watch

County Clerk Kendall stated, “Every time property theft is in the news, we receive calls from concerned citizens about title to their property.  By providing Dutchess Deed Watch, we hope to provide some peace of mind to our residents. My thanks to the talented developers in OCIS for providing this solution.”