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Chowan County Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Form

Chowan County Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Form

Chowan County Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 5/2/2025
Chowan County Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Guide

Chowan County Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 1/3/2025
Chowan County Completed Example of the Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Document

Chowan County Completed Example of the Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Document

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Document Last Validated 7/18/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Chowan County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Chowan County Register of Deeds
Address:
101 S Broad St / PO Box 487
Edenton, North Carolina 27932

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (252) 482-2619

Recording Tips for Chowan County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Chowan County

Properties in any of these areas use Chowan County forms:

  • Edenton
  • Tyner

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Chowan County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Chowan County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Chowan County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Chowan County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Chowan County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Chowan County?

Recording fees in Chowan County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (252) 482-2619 for current fees.

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Probate is the legal process of settling a decedent's (deceased person's) estate. An administrator is the personal representative appointed by the clerk of superior court to administer a decedent's estate.

When the estate's assets are not sufficient to pay debts, the administrator may need to petition the superior court where the estate is open to obtain an order to sell the decedent's real property. In North Carolina, title to real property vests in the decedent's heirs upon death, and a special proceeding is required to bring the property into the estate. An administrator may not sell realty without the court's permission.

The beneficiary and administrator's deed is an instrument executed by a decedent's heirs and joined by the administrator of the estate to convey an interest in real property from an intestate estate (so called when the decedent dies without a will, or does not name an executor of the estate) to a purchaser.

When the estate is still open in probate, the administrator joins in the deed consenting to the sale of the real property described within as required by N.C.G.S. 28A-17-12. By signing the deed, the administrator waives the possibility of opening a special proceeding to bring the property back into the estate later.

Heirs must execute the deed for a valid transfer. The deed lists all heirs and their marital status; spouses of heirs must join in signing the deed to release homestead rights under North Carolina law. Because title is legally vested in them, the executing heirs may make warranties of title, but the administrator typically does not. Any warranty language included in the deed is binding on the heirs.

Recitals of a beneficiary and administrator's deed include a statement that the decedent died intestate and information regarding the opened estate, including the decedent's date of death, the county of probate, and the file number assigned to the estate by the clerk of superior court. In addition, the deed states that the administrator named within is qualified to administer the estate and joins to evidence consent to the sale, and includes the date of first notice to creditors.

A lawful deed in North Carolina states the consideration made for the transfer of title, contains an accurate legal description of the subject parcel and recites the grantor's source of title. When properly executed and recorded, the beneficiary and administrator's deed vests title to the within-described property in the named grantee(s). Any restrictions to the transfer should be noted in the body of the deed.

Both the heirs' signatures and the administrator's signature must be acknowledged in the presence of a notarial official before the deed can be recorded in the county where the subject property is located. For a valid deed, the signatures of heirs and their spouses, when applicable, must be present. An affidavit of consideration or value may be required.

Consult an attorney licensed in the State of North Carolina with questions regarding beneficiary and administrator's deeds, as each situation is unique.

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Important: Your property must be located in Chowan County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Beneficiary and Administrator Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Chowan County.

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