North Carolina Recorder Information

Find recorder offices and information for all 100 county in North Carolina

Each county maintains its own recorder's office responsible for filing and maintaining real estate records. Select your county below to find office locations, hours, fees, and requirements.

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About North Carolina Recording

Real estate deeds that transfer property in North Carolina can be recorded to provide constructive notice of the transfer. In most cases, real estate documents are recorded by the register of deeds in the county where the property is located.

North Carolina Statute 47-17.1 requires that the preparer of a document must be named on the first page of it.

Common Recorder Services

Most North Carolina recorder offices provide:

  • Real estate deed and mortgage recording
  • Document searches and certified copies
  • Lien and release recording
  • Plat maps and property surveys
  • UCC financing statements

Recording Process

When recording documents:

  • Documents must meet state formatting requirements
  • Recording fees vary by county
  • Most offices accept walk-in and mail submissions
  • E-recording available in participating counties
  • Processing times typically 1-5 business days

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