hal Systems
is a member of several professional trade
organizations. PRIA and PREP have provided
me with several educational and networking opportunities over the past few
years, so I wanted to pass along some basic information in case you are not
familiar with these forums:
PRIA (Property Records Industry Association) is a group of
professionals from both government and business sectors with a shared interest
in the integrity of public records. They
work together to address common issues and concerns.
PRIA officially launched in 2002.
It evolved out of a task force initially created for a specific
time frame and purpose. The PRIA web site contains a wealth of
information, including white papers outlining standards and best practices that
have been developed through a collaborative effort by PRIA members. Several
documents are devoted to eRecording and include how to prepare, business
requirements, and XML standards along with an implementation guideline. You’ll also find information on GIS
integration with land records, notary essentials and practical considerations
with regard to privacy and public land records.
Current projects include papers on redaction and eRecording portals.
PRIA holds conferences twice a year. These events combine educational seminars,
business meetings and networking opportunities.
The 2012 annual conference was held in Memphis, August 28-30, where I attended
sessions on MERS, Title insurance 101, Cloud technologies, GIS, and eRecording excellence.
PRIA has several membership categories available for both
government and private sectors. There is
no cost to participate in PREP, and you do not have to be a member of PRIA to
participate in PREP.
Feel free to contact me with questions and visit the PRIA web site
for additional information (www.pria.us).
Kathy Taylor
