Recording Information

Recording Law:

Recording Standards | En Español (effective October 1, 2011)

Session Law 2008-102, SEC 29.7 (effective October 1, 2008)

By law all documents recorded in the Register of Deeds office are open for public inspection. The original document must be presented to the Register of Deeds for recording, containing original signatures, and proof of acknowledgment (or notarization). The recording fee for all documents other than deeds of trust is $26 for the first 15 pages and $4 for each additional page. The recording fee for deeds of trust is $56 for the first 15 pages and $4 for each additional page. Prior to being recorded, deeds conveying an interest in real estate require payment by the grantor of an excise tax stamp at a rate of $2 per $1,000 consideration being given for the property. There is no fee for satisfactions. For information on the proper way to satisfy deeds of trust, please call (828) 250-4302.

The name of the person preparing the document must be on the face of the document. The address of the person receiving the real estate must be on the face of the document for tax purposes. This applies to both deeds and deeds of trust. A return to name and address must be on the first page of every document recorded. A self-addressed, stamped envelope would be appreciated with all documents.

The Register of Deeds requires (1) check per (10) documents recorded.

Note: S.L. 2005-123 information
Note: Redaction Law G.S. 132-1.10. (f)

**Effective 8/1/11, all deeds must go to the tax department to check for delinquent taxes due before they may be recorded. Please see Memo for additional information