Deeds and Other Papers: Formatting Standards located on recording page.

Recording Fees: $26.00 for 1-15 pages, $4 for each add’l page

Content required for Deeds

Original document should be presented with proper notary acknowledgment, compliant with NC notary standards.

• Prepared by (name of person or law firm)
• Indicate amount of excise tax to be paid at time of recording
  • ($1 per $500 or $2 per $1000 of consideration or purchase price)
• Grantee’s mailing address

Note: Property will be checked for delinquent taxes OR deed must contain a licensed NC attorney’s tax statement.
View Commissioner’s Resolution 11/05/10

Content required for Other Papers

Original document should be presented with proper notary acknowledgment, compliant with NC notary standards, for most types of documents.

Note: For all documents ‘Return to’ mailing address or name of law firm and attorney box number. Self-addressed stamped envelopes are greatly appreciated.

Deeds of Trusts: Formatting Standards located on recording page.

Recording fee: $64.00 for 1-35 pages, $4 for each add’l page

Original document should be presented with proper notary acknowledgment, compliant with NC notary standards. ‘Return to’ mailing address or name of law firm and attorney box number. Self-addressed stamped envelopes are greatly appreciated.

Content required for Deeds of Trust: Original document should be presented with proper notary acknowledgment, compliant with NC notary standards. Prepared by (name of person or law firm)

Satisfactions: View Satisfactions Page

When a deed of trust or mortgage is paid in full, the bank or other party to whom the money was owed is responsible for recording the satisfaction and forwarding it to the borrowers within 30 days of payoff.

Recording fee: free of charge