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Jeff is from North Carolina. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Guilford College and a master's degree in public administration from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Jeff L. Thigpen currently serves as the Guilford County Register of Deeds. He was elected to this position in 2004 and is serving his fifth term. He previously served as a Guilford County Commissioner. He was elected to that position in 1998 and served for 1 term. 

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As Guilford County Register of Deeds, Jeff L. Thigpen implemented the “Fraud Alert” service for transparency and created the county's only "Walk-In" Passport Acceptance facility for efficiency.

As Register of Deeds, Thigpen installed a “Fraud Alert” service enabling citizens to know when land record documents are filed under their name. 

As Register of Deeds, Jeff created the Alamo Emerging Issues Forum to help public recorders adapt to 21st-century challenges, emphasizing efficiency and transparency.

As Register of Deeds, Thigpen created the Alamo Emerging Issues Forum to help public recorders adapt to current issues.

As Register of Deeds, focused on increasing technology, transforming the workplace, and exceeding customer expectations. As Register of Deeds, implemented an Employee Cross-Training Initiative that saved Guilford County over $300,000 and reduced staff while increasing employee pay and skills.

As Register of Deeds, Thigpen helped increase employee salaries while reducing office staff. 

Believes government is a shared responsibility and should be run effectively. Supports building partnerships between business, government, and civic institutions to improve communities.

Believes government is a shared responsibility centered around partnerships with community establishments. 

- As Register of Deeds, Thigpen installed a “Fraud Alert” service enabling citizens to know when land record documents are filed under their name. 
- As Register of Deeds, Thigpen created the Alamo Emerging Issues Forum to help public recorders adapt to current issues.
- As Register of Deeds, Thigpen helped increase employee salaries while reducing office staff. 
- Believes government is a shared responsibility centered around partnerships with community establishments. 

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Jeff L. Thigpen

- The Register of Deeds Office issues marriage licenses and supplies copies of birth and death certificates. They also may assist in administering notary public oaths. 
- The Register of Deeds is elected every two years. 