I would agree EXCEPT it does not take more time to get copies.  Running the search, it takes LESS time to have the copies available for when you do the write-up.  We all want to make as much as possible on a search, but most of my clients make it clear that they will pay for the actual courthouse cost of copies only -- and I don't blame them.  Copies should not be a profit point.

 AND THAT STATEMENT APPLIES TO THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICES, TOO!  it does NOT cost the ROD $1 (or more) per page for us to print out a copy.  The ROD offices are supposed to be paid for by the recording fees and in some states/counties, by such things as delinquent property tax sales and even part of the property taxes paid.  For these offices to make a profit off of copies is just not right.  I understand they're in a financial bind, but these are public records.  We should be able to make a copy at their cost ESPECIALLY when they don't have to life a finger.  I even replace the paper in the printers at my courthouses. 

I know that a group (lawyers maybe?) sued Ohio over just such a thing -- and won.  Now copies range from 10 cents a copy to $2.50 (where the Register of Deeds will not let anyone make their own copies -- there's a way around everything, ya know)?