Suffolk County Cyber Attack
As you may know, the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office experienced a cyber-security intrusion on September 8, 2022, that has resulted in multiple computer systems being shut down. As a result, examiners in Suffolk County are currently unable to conduct searches of the Suffolk County land records, Suffolk County Clerk’s docket and other databases. Additionally, at the present time, it is not possible to record documents with the Suffolk County Clerk.
This appears to be a county-wide issue, affecting more than just the County Clerk’s Office. Our Underwriters are in regular contact with the Clerk’s office, and we understand that the County is working diligently to resolve this issue and hopes to have its systems up and running shortly. However, given the total lack of access to the Suffolk County Clerk’s office at the present time, all new Title Reports as well as any issued Fee or Loan Policies will have to include Exceptions eliminating coverage for any defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim, or other matter created by or arising out of the inaccessibility of the Offices of Suffolk County. In addition, until further notice, all new recordable documents (ie. Deeds, Mortgages, Declarations, C R’s) will be held and recorded once Suffolk County Clerk resumes its normal operations.
If at all possible, we would recommend that you postpone your Suffolk County Closings until this issue is fully resolved but we certainly understand that time can be of the essence for many of your clients. The Team here at Home is always available to assist you in any way we can and will continue to monitor this situation and update you as to any changes as soon as they become available.
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