Parasec Blog

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Hello, and welcome to the Parasec blog.

At Parasec, our objective has always been to deliver unparalleled customer service and high-quality work to our clients. Since 1977, our clients have come to rely upon our expertise, speed and extensive industry knowledge. The Parasec blog contains posts on various aspects of the public records research industry as well as other news that may be of interest to our clients. We hope you find it helpful. Thanks for reading.

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Proper Handling of Certified Documents

Ensuring proper handling of certified documents is very important. Tampering or modifying state certified documents can be a costly and time-consuming mistake to make. If tampered with or modified, the documents will be considered invalid. Once a document has been…

Parasec Website: A New, Cleaner Website

The first phase of the Parasec website redesign is slated to launch in the coming months. The new Parasec website will feature a streamlined, modern look and enriched content. The goal is to provide users with a more intuitive experience…

Qatar: Changes to Authentication of Commercial Documents

Effective August 26, 2019, the Consulate General of the State of Qatar will no longer accept the authentication of the National US Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) on commercial documents. All commercial documents are now required to be authenticated by…

Texas: Assumed Name Certificate Filings

Effective September 1, 2019 (pursuant to House Bill 3609), the Texas Business and Commerce Code will be amended to provide that a corporation, LP, LLP, LLC or foreign filing entity required to file an assumed name certificate shall file with…

Nevada: Filing Delays Starting Today

We wanted to make our clients aware that due to a system-wide upgrade, the Nevada Secretary of State will not be able to process any business filings until the morning of Friday, July 19th—barring any unforeseen circumstances. That said, we…

New Mexico: Original Signatures

Effective July 1, 2019, the New Mexico Secretary of State no longer requires original/”wet” signatures for corporate or LLC business filings. Limited Partnerships filings, however, still require an original signature.

Arizona – County Recording Filing Fee

Effective July 1, (pursuant to Senate Bill 1043) the filing fee for documents filed with the county recorder has been changed to a flat fee of $30 per recording document (except plats and surveys) in the state of Arizona. The…

Parasec: Giving Back

Last week, members of the Parasec Putters golf team teed off at the Fore Good! Golf Tournament, which took place at the Teal Bend Golf Club in Sacramento, CA. The event was a fundraiser for the Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center,…