Message from Hamilton County Recorder Wayne Coates

Well, it has been a very interesting year since I took over the helm of the Hamilton County Recorder's Office. I hope you have enjoyed and benefited from the changes I have made.

Rather than digress back to last year, I would like for us to look forward to what is ahead for 2010.

The new Mekel Mach V digital film scanner has arrived. Once training has been completed our microfilm department will begin digitizing older HCRO film. Images once only available on film you will now be able to view on computers. This overall project is estimated to take about six years to complete, however images will begin to be available as they are converted.

Your HCRO leadership team is evaluating E-recording as an alternative to having to come into our office to record documents. Several logistical matters have to be resolved prior to implementation, and we look forward to the many ways this technical advance will streamline the document process while improving efficiencies and customer service.

These are only a sample of things we have planned for the year ahead. We still have budgetary constraints to deal with; however we can still move the HCRO ahead with will power and commitment.

In closing, your Hamilton County Recorder's Office is here to serve you, please let us know how we can be of service to you.

Sincerely yours,

Wayne Coates
Recorder

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