For most homeowners, their home is their largest investment. Fortunately, Los Angeles County offers a free service that can help you stay informed if documents are recorded against your property.

The Los Angeles County Homeowner Alert Service sends notifications when documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, Notices of Default, or Notices of Sale are recorded using your property's information. Receiving an alert doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem, but it does give you the opportunity to review the activity and respond quickly if something doesn't look right.

Why enroll?

Real estate fraud, including fraudulent property transfers, is uncommon, but it does happen. Early notification can help homeowners identify unexpected activity and take action if needed.

This free county service is designed to provide an added layer of awareness without the cost of a subscription.

Do you need a paid title monitoring service?

Many homeowners receive advertisements for paid title monitoring or "title lock" services.

While every homeowner should decide what level of protection they're comfortable with, the Los Angeles County Homeowner Alert Service provides free notifications directly from the county whenever qualifying documents are recorded. For many homeowners, it's a simple first step that helps them stay informed.

How to sign up

Enrollment only takes a few minutes.

You'll create an account through the Los Angeles County Assessor's portal and enroll your property for notifications.

Homeowner Alert Program
https://lavote.gov/home/recorder/property-document-recording/homeowner-notification-program

Registration
https://assessor.lacounty.gov/news-information/enotification

Have questions about protecting your home or other real estate topics? Feel free to reach out anytime. I'm always happy to point clients and homeowners toward helpful resources.