North Carolina Recorder Information

Office locations, contact details, and recording information for North Carolina

Select the county or other recording jurisdiction where your property is located to find office contact details, fees, and document requirements. Contact the recording office directly for its records and services.

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Local recording jurisdictions listed

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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

Depending on the jurisdiction, office services may include:

  • 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 applicable state and local recording requirements
  • Fees depend on the jurisdiction and document type
  • Ask the office which submission methods it accepts
  • Check whether the office accepts electronic submissions
  • Confirm processing times directly with the office

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