Property Records & Title Specialist

Ingham County; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingham County in Michigan is seeking a records clerk for the Register of Deeds office. You will examine, index and record deed packages, respond to customer inquiries, and perform record searches for title documents.

The role involves data entry, document scanning, and handling fees and taxes in compliance with state law. Applicants should have strong clerical and communication skills, a background in real estate recordkeeping, and the ability to work at the counter or over the phone.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clerical experience in title work or real estate setting or equivalent.
• Strong communication and/or customer service skills highly desired.
• Knowledge of recording requirements and state law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research property information and verify grantor/grantee details.
• Receive and record deeds, mortgages, and related documents.
• Review documents for recording compliance with state law before public record.
• Input data (document code, parties, consideration, legal description) and scan images.
• Handle financial transactions and transfer taxes per document.
• Assist customers at counter or by phone with recording requirements.

Skills

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Data processing coursework

Real estate transactions training

Job description

Ingham County in Michigan is seeking a records clerk for the Register of Deeds office. You will examine, index and record deed packages, respond to customer inquiries, and perform record searches for title documents.

The role involves data entry, document scanning, and handling fees and taxes in compliance with state law. Applicants should have strong clerical and communication skills, a background in real estate recordkeeping, and the ability to work at the counter or over the phone.