Bucks County, Pennsylvania Now eRecording with Simplifile

BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – May 28, 2008 - Simplifile announced today that Bucks County, Pennsylvania is now electronically recording (eRecording) land record documents such as satisfactions, mortgages, and reconveyances submitted by title companies, banks, and attorneys to the Recorder of Deeds Office through the Simplifile eRecording Service.

eRecording is the process of submitting, receiving, and processing, via a secure Internet site, documents for recording that have traditionally been delivered to the county for recording by runner, express mail, or courier service. eRecording offers customers the ability to simplify and accelerate all aspects of the recording process, dramatically shortening the Gap and improving auditability.

“The Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Office is pleased to work with Simplifile to provide eRecording services to our clients,” said Recorder of Deeds, Edward R. Gudknecht. According to Gudknecht, “We are continually evaluating ways to improve the quality of our services, and believe that eRecording enables us to more efficiently record documents, eliminate document filing errors, and actually increase document security—while at the same time, work with our private sector partners, like Simplifile, to improve turn-around times and increase efficiencies. eRecording customers will now have the ability to record and track the status of documents from the convenience of their offices, using a standard Web browser.”

More than a mere trend in land record document submission, eRecording is a government priority. Federal (ESIGN) and state legislation (UETA, URPERA) have established the legal basis for secure electronic recording, and dozens of states and counties are already eRecording today.

Dallys Novarina, CLTP, President of the Pennsylvania Land Title Association (PLTA) commented, "We're glad see Bucks County take this important step toward even more efficient and secure document recording. Delays in recording can mean that title insurance underwriters and their agents are unable to make a reasonable examination of title and are unduly exposed to risk. Because e-Recording greatly speeds up the recording process, PLTA welcomes the advent of e-Recording by the Bucks County Recorder."

"Simplifile is thrilled to provide industry-leading eRecording services to the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Office and their customers. Recorder Gudknecht and his staff continue to take proven steps to make the land record submission and recording process easier, more secure and cost-effective through the use of technology,” said Paul Clifford, President of Simplifile. “Based on our experience deploying eRecording solutions in counties nationwide—including counties in Pennsylvania—companies doing business with the Recorders Office will enjoy significant cost savings, productivity gains and enhanced filing and recording services by eRecording with Simplifile.”

Individuals and organizations that regularly file documents with Bucks County are invited to contact the Recorder of Deeds Office or Simplifile for more information on how to take advantage of Simplifile eRecording services.

Rob Moore, VP Marketing
Simplifile, LC
801.373.0151
pr@simplifile.com
simplifile.com

Edward R. Gudknecht, Recorder of Deeds
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
215.348.6209
http://www.buckscounty.org

About Simplifile

Simplifile provides innovative, simple, and secure electronic recording services via the Internet for a wide variety of customers, including title companies, banks, attorneys, lien filers, and county and state government jurisdictions. Our eRecording services accelerate document recording and simplify document workflow processes, significantly reducing costly overhead associated with traditional submission and recordation methods while improving client service levels dramatically.

Simplifile is focused on building the industry’s de facto eRecording network. As such, we provide a streamlined, yet scalable approach to electronic recording tailored to our customers recording needs. For more information on how Simplifile can benefit your organization, visit www.simplifile.com or call 800.460.5657.

“Simplifile” is a registered service mark of Simplifile, LC.

About Bucks County, PA

Founded in 1682 by William Penn, Bucks County has had a long and distinguished history. The County’s mission is to serve the public effectively and efficiently by, among other things, delivering quality service and administering county, state and federal programs in a people-sensitive and professional manner. For more information on Bucks County and the Recorder of Deeds Office in particular, call 215.348.6209 or visit the County’s Web site at http://www.buckscounty.org/government/rowOfficers/RecorderofDeeds/ index.aspx.

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