News Release
Brown County Clerk & Recorder Launches New Alert System to Help Prevent Notary Fraud in Our Community
October 3, 2025
Mt. Sterling, IL — [October 3, 2025] — The Brown County Clerk & Recorder is proud to introduce a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud. The Notary Fraud Alert (NFA) program is a free, easy-to-use service that allows notaries to monitor activity under their name and quickly detect signs of misuse. "As your County Clerk, my top priority is preserving the integrity of our public records," said Jenny Welty, Brown County Clerk. "This new alert system empowers notaries with information—so they can catch fraudulent activity early—and in...
Brown County Recorder Establishes Fraud Referral and Review Process in Compliance with SB 1523
October 2, 2025
Mt Sterling, Illinois — [OCTOBER 2025] — In accordance with Senate Bill 1523, Brown County Recorder Jenny Welty officially established a new Fraud Referral and Review Process aimed at enhancing the integrity and transparency of county recorder operations. This process will facilitate the review and referral of suspected fraud related to documents or election-related filings processed by the Recorder’s Office. “With this free service, an additional layer of protection can be established for property owners” said Jenny Welty “This process allows the Recorders office to act decisively when there are legitimate concerns about fraudulent activity, while also ensuring that referrals...
