Column

Column operates a software platform for the public notice process in the United States. Public notices are legally required announcements—covering matters such as public meetings, property sales, foreclosures, tax liens, estate and probate matters, name changes, divorces, auctions, zoning changes and business formation filings—that must be published in a newspaper. Column's tools let filers select a compliant publication in their jurisdiction, submit or upload notice text with formatting assistance, review proofs, pay, and receive a court-ready affidavit.

The platform covers all 50 states and combines self-serve placement with managed services and API-based automation. Product areas include a self-serve placement platform (online submission, proof review, payment, invoicing and affidavits in one place), order management staffed by Column representatives who handle intake, support, order processing, proof review and payments on behalf of newspapers, automated affidavit signing, notarization, verification and delivery, and automated placement for high-volume teams through an API-integrated workflow backed by Column's newspaper network. Beyond legal notices, Column's platform is also described as supporting obituaries and classifieds for media companies.