In a year which saw state marriage laws change to allow same sex licenses, nine of the 300 issued in 2014 were to same sex couples. “None of my staff have recused themselves from this job duty,” she told the board.

Fiscal year revenues of $382,008 were generated five sources. Vital records were recorded at $59,640 coming from 2,962 birth certificates; 2,400 death certificates and 602 marriage certificates.

Recording fees for 4,673 real estate documents and and 156 survey maps accounted for $135,396 in revenues.

The excise of revenue stamps equated to $157,264. Calculated at $2 per $1,000 of purchase price, the amount represents $78,632,000 in transferred property. “This amount reflects the biggest revenue growth and shows property was moving,” she said. “Compare that figure to the previous year and you can see the difference.”

Miscellaneous revenue for items like photocopies, notary public oaths and other items produced revenue of $11,481.50.

February of 2014 began the electronic recording of real estate documents. “Essentially this is just another method of delivery for recording through our land record management software.”

She said since the beginning of the project, 828 documents have been recorded using this method.

Phase 1 of scanning 1934-1975 online records is almost completed, she said. “Phase 2 is scanning the hard copy deed books which are referenced in the same date range of indexes.”

Evans-Barbee told commissioners participation in the Electronic Birth Registration System has proven successful. “We have issued 129 out-of-county birth certificates for our citizens. This is a great service as it saves travel time and costs and offers convenience to the customer.”

Other accomplishments include replacing five computers and completing operating system upgrades on the five public search stations in the deed vault as well as restoration work on Deed Book 340, which dates back to 1922.