Wake County Contract for Deed Form

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Wake County Contract for Deed Form

Wake County Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/5/2026
Wake County Contract for Deed Guidelines

Wake County Contract for Deed Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/4/2026
Wake County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed

Wake County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/14/2026
Wake County Notice of Liens Form

Wake County Notice of Liens Form

Notice of Conveyance of Property Encumbered by Lien Pursuant to North Carolina Property Code 47H-6(b)

Document Last Validated 6/15/2026
Wake County Periotic Accounting Statement

Wake County Periotic Accounting Statement

Required Annual Statement Per N.C. § 47H-5.

Document Last Validated 4/16/2026

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Additional North Carolina and Wake County documents included at no extra charge:

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Wake County Register of Deeds

Address:
300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Hours: 8:30 to 4:45

Phone: (919) 856-5460

Mailing Address

Address:
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602

Hours: N/A

Phone: N/A

Recording Tips for Wake County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Wake County

Properties in any of these areas use Wake County forms:

  • Apex
  • Cary
  • Fuquay Varina
  • Garner
  • Holly Springs
  • Knightdale
  • Morrisville
  • New Hill
  • Raleigh
  • Rolesville
  • Wake Forest
  • Wendell
  • Willow Spring
  • Zebulon

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wake County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Wake 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 Wake County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Wake County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Wake 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 Wake County?

Recording fees in Wake County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (919) 856-5460 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

This "Contract for Deed" often called a "Land Contract" is a document (in which the seller agrees to sell an interest in property to the purchaser and the purchaser agrees to pay the purchase price in five or more payments exclusive of the down payment, if any, and the seller retains title to the property as security for the purchaser's obligation under the agreement.) (NC Statute 47H-1(1))

Use this package for Residential Property, Rental Property (up to 4 units), Condominiums, Planned Unit Development Property and Vacant Land. Financing is variable, choose between traditional installment payments or x number of payments followed by a balloon payment. This is common when the seller wants to be cashed out. Interest Rates, late payments and charges are set by seller.

If the purchaser goes into default. They must have the right to cure the default. This "Contract for Deed" form has that clause of "Right to Cure" (See NC Statute 47H-3. Conditions of forfeiture; right to cure.)

In 14 boldface type a "Right to Cancel Statement" must be placed above the purchaser's signature, to the effect of;
NOTE TO PURCHASER: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS CONTRACT FOR DEED UNTIL MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT, OR DELIVERY OF THE CONTRACT, WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER. YOU MAY CANCEL BY NOTIFYING THE SELLER AT:

Existing Lien Form: This form can be used if there is/are existing liens on the property. (the seller, must notify the purchaser in a separate written disclosure, provided at or before the execution of the contract, in 14-point type, boldface, capital letters, the following statement: THIS PROPERTY HAS EXISTING LIENS ON IT. IF THE SELLER FAILS TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS TO THE LIEN HOLDER, THE LIEN HOLDER MAY FORECLOSE ON THE PROPERTY, EVEN IF YOU HAVE MADE ALL YOUR PAYMENTS.) (NC Statute 47H-6(b)) Note: this disclosure form is included in this package.

This package includes the 'Periodic Statement of Account" form
(The seller shall provide the purchaser with a statement of account at least once every 12-month period for the term of a contract for deed. The statement must include at least the following information:
(1) The amount paid under the contract.
(2) The remaining amount owed under the contract.
(3) The number of payments remaining under the contract.
(4) The amounts paid to taxing authorities, if paid or collected by the seller or the purchaser.
(5) The amounts paid to insure the property on the purchaser's behalf, if collected by the seller.
(6) If the property has been damaged and the seller has received insurance proceeds, an accounting of the proceeds applied to the property.
(7) If the property is encumbered by a lien or mortgage pursuant to G.S. 47H-6, the outstanding balance of the loan that is secured by the property. (2010-164, s. 4.))
(47H-5. Periodic statements of account.)

A "Contract for Deed" must be recorded (within five business days after the contract has been signed and acknowledged by both the seller and the purchaser) (NC Statute 47H-2(d))

(North Carolina COD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Wake County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Wake County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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