How to Search North Carolina Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Register of Deeds in each county.
What this page covers: North Carolina recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Many county register of deeds offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
Recorder of deeds
Register of Deeds is an elected position
UCC-1 filings
UCC records can be researched for free from this site
Statewide deed index?
Recording statute
Number of counties
100 counties
Population
11,046,024
Households
4,282,345
Median Income
$70,804
Median Home Value
$288,900
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: North Carolina recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.sosnc.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
North Carolina Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in North Carolina — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — North Carolina Recorded Documents
2026
North Carolina recorded documents portal active
The official North Carolina portal at www.sosnc.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements North Carolina state records.
2026
North Carolina access in 2026
For 2026, North Carolina continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.sosnc.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE North Carolina's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 5-Type North Carolina Recorded Documents Map
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Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
North Carolina County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
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Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with North Carolina Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
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Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
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Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in North Carolina for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
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Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
North Carolina county recorder; some at state mapping office.
Five Things People Get Wrong About North Carolina Recorded Documents
MYTH"UCC filings are at the county."
FACTMost UCC financing statements are filed with the Secretary of State, not the county recorder. Searching only the county misses them.
MYTH"The online index goes back forever."
FACTMost North Carolina counties' online indexes reach back a few decades at best. Before that it's microfilm and deed books, and often a trip to the courthouse.
MYTH"E-recording is a public search tool."
FACTE-recording is the submission pipe for title companies and lenders. The public searches the index — the two systems just meet at the recorder's desk.
MYTH"Recording a deed is what makes it valid."
FACTRecording gives the world notice — it doesn't make the deed good or bad. An unrecorded deed can still bind the people who signed it.
MYTH"Everything about a property is recorded."
FACTOnly what someone chose to file. Unrecorded agreements, family handshakes, and old paper deeds exist everywhere — the index shows filings, not the whole story.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.sosnc.gov — Official North Carolina Recorded Documents — State portal for North Carolina recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
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Alamance County Register of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Plats and surveys record here too, which helps when boundaries are in question. Older instruments live in bound books at the office; staff pull what the online index doesn't reach.
Register of Deeds – Alleghany County, North Carolina
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Welcome to the Alleghany County Register of Deeds web site. The office provides services to the professional community, as well as the general public. Some of these services include recording real property documents and plats, maintenance of vital records, including birth, death, and marriage.
Anson County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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Welcome to the new and improved Anson County Register Of Deeds remote access site. The site used to restrict access to deeds and other documents that transferred ownership in real property. The intent was to prevent access to deeds of trust and other documents that contained social security numbers.
Ashe County Document View Page
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Welcome to the new and improved Ashe County Register Of Deeds remote access site. The full system portion of the site has been modified with additional features to reflect new indexing standards in North Carolina. Please click here for detailed instructions on how to use this portion of the site.
Vital Records - Bertie County, NC
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Vital records information for North Carolina. Funeral home and informant details, where present, open further research paths. The names, dates, and places here are usually enough to locate the official record.
Bladen County Register of Deeds
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Recorded documents for Bladen County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
eSearch | Quick Name Search
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Register of Deeds Cabarrus County
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Copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates The Register of Deeds office can issue a copy of your certificate Marriage License Services Learn how to apply for a marriage license Online Records Search Search our online property data records.
Carteret County
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Disclaimer There are always records being processed that are not yet available on this system or the in house system or in the permanent index. The accuracy of a searchers result is dependent on the method of search used by the searcher. This is also true of searching a printed index in the.
Catawba County, North Carolina
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Chatham County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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This site uses PDF format images and requires Adobe Acrobat or some other PDF viewer. If needed, a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded here: The records on this site are unofficial records made available for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no person or entity, including the Chatham County.
Cherokee County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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Welcome to the Cherokee County Register Of Deeds remote access site. In the interests of better serving the citizens of Cherokee County and the other users of our office, we have enhanced the website by changing the comtrols and components on the site · Important Note Regarding the NC Property.
Cumberland County Register of Deeds
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Our Land Records date back to 1754, which was the official beginning of Cumberland County. We also house many other public records, such as notary oaths, births, deaths and marriage licenses. We are pleased to record military discharges (DD214’s) free of charge to our retired military. Effective August 1, 2020 limited search of only the vitals index will be available for births, deaths and marriages. The General Statutes of North Carolina govern the Register of Deeds.
Davie County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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Use of this site is an acknowledgement of the disclaimer and a waiver of any claims. The official records of the Davie County Register Of Deeds are located at the Davie County Register Of Deeds office.
Durham County | Records Access
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The file for a court case can be viewed by visiting the clerk of court’s office in the county where the case is located. Staff can provide copies of documents in court files for a fee. An official transcript is a typed version of the word-for-word recording of a court proceeding prepared by an official court reporter or transcriptionist on this list.
Granville County Miscellaneous Records | NC Archives
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Miscellaneous Records contains a variety of records including those that do not fall easily into the main record categories as well as those that were in too small of a quantity to be catalogued separately. Examples are records of slaves and free persons of color; bills of sale; promissory notes; canal and drainage records; shipping and fishing records; mill records; mining records; timber records; powers of attorney; grand jury records; and witness tickets.
Guilford County Slavery Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Military discharge records (DD-214s) are held here as well but stay restricted by law. Certified copies come from the office itself for a per-page fee, even where searching is free.
Harnett County Online Record Search
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Use our online website to view/print documents that are filed in our office. All documents recorded in our office are available on our website. Our current real estate index goes back to 1973; anything prior to 1973, search the old index books.
HOKE COUNTY
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The State Archives of North Carolina collects, preserves, and provides access to historically significant archival materials, including public records. It also provides guidance concerning preservation and management of government records to state, county, city, and state university officials.
Pamlico County, NC
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Official public records resource for North Carolina. Fees, where charged, are set by statute or published schedule, not discretion. What displays online is usually a subset — the office holds more than it posts.
Land Records / Mapping | Pender County, NC
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The Land Records and Mapping Divisions. Pender County. The ownership files include the owner's name(s), the situs (physical) address, mailing address, brief legal description, Parcel Identification Number (PIN), and acreage/lot size.
Perquimans County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off. Deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens make up most of the index; images often reach back decades.
Pitt County, North Carolina Register of Deeds
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Protect yourself from fraudulent filings made on your behalf with PropertyCheck™ · Pitt County, North Carolina Lisa P. Nichols, Register of Deeds Welcome to Pitt County's new search site
eSearch | Terms of Service / User Agreement
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We are pleased to offer online access to our Indexing System. Our users should be aware of several items · 1. While we have attempted to preserve the accuracy of this online version, these records are not official and the ‘County’ will not be responsible for any inaccuracies that may be.
Locality Public Records search provided by Logan Systems Inc.
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Official public records resource for North Carolina. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind. Official pages like this outlast the third-party copies that scrape them.
Cities & Towns | Scotland County, NC
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Scotland County is located in Southeastern North Carolina adjacent to the South Carolina line. With a little over 318 square miles of land, you will find industry, agriculture and history. Our population is more than 35,000.
Stokes County Miscellaneous Records | NC Archives
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Miscellaneous Records contains a variety of records including those that do not fall easily into the main record categories as well as those that were in too small of a quantity to be catalogued separately. Examples are records of slaves and free persons of color; bills of sale; promissory notes; canal and drainage records; shipping and fishing records; mill records; mining records; timber records; powers of attorney; grand jury records; and witness tickets.
Swain County Register Of Deed's Remote Access Site
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The land-records trail for Swain County runs through here: recorded deeds, liens, and related filings. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Register of Deeds | Union County, NC
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The Register of Deeds office provides a standardized, permanent record of real estate ownership and transfers in Union County. Our office records deeds, deeds of trust, cancellations, plats, assumed names, powers of attorney and other miscellaneous documents related to real estate.
CRPI Help > About the CRPI
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Wake County legal documents recorded since 1785 and historical maps dating to 1885 can be retrieved online from the Register of Deeds Consolidated Real Property Index. Wake County became the first North Carolina registry to offer online access to legal documents.
Yadkin County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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Welcome to the new and improved Yadkin County Register Of Deeds remote access site. In the interests of better serving the citizens of Yadkin County and the other users of our office, we have enhanced the website to create a more efficient site that can be used by more of our users, including.
Visitors | Randolph County, NC
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It is the 11th largest county in North Carolina and has the 19th highest population in the state. The towns of Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley and Trinity are located within Randolph County with Asheboro being the county seat.
eSearch | PropertyCheck
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Obtaining Court Records | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Information about civil, special proceeding, or estates cases in the North Carolina court system can be accessed on the public, self-service terminals in the clerk of court’s office in any county. View a user’s manual for the system in which the information is stored. The file for a court case can be viewed by visiting the clerk of court’s office in the county where the case is located. Staff can provide copies of documents in court files for a fee.
Forsyth County, North Carolina Public Records Lookup | ForsythRecords.us
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Public records in Forsyth County are defined under North Carolina General Statutes § 132-1 as all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, films, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data-processing records, artifacts, or other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance in connection with the transaction of public business by any agency of North Carolina government or its subdivisions.
Vital Records – Columbus County
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Columbus County. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
About Halifax County | Halifax County, NC
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Recorded documents for About Halifax County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
Register of Deeds - Franklin County, NC
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The Franklin County Register of Deeds office makes no guarantees regarding the collection, accuracy, authenticity, or use of these records. The web site is for informational use and convenience only. The Register of Deeds and Courthouse Computer Systems shall in no way be held responsible for.
Duplin County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Certified copies come from the office itself for a per-page fee, even where searching is free. Plats and surveys record here too, which helps when boundaries are in question.
Request a Public Record | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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County or City DocumentsPlease contact the county or city office from which you are seeking information. Powers of AttorneyPower of attorney records are kept by the Register of Deeds. You can find contact information for your Register of Deeds office. Prisoner RecordsInformation on persons who have been or currently are incarcerated in the N.C.
Madison County Miscellaneous Records | NC Archives
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Miscellaneous Records contains a variety of records including those that do not fall easily into the main record categories as well as those that were in too small of a quantity to be catalogued separately. Examples are records of slaves and free persons of color; bills of sale; promissory notes; canal and drainage records; shipping and fishing records; mill records; mining records; timber records; powers of attorney; grand jury records; and witness tickets.
Averydeeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Documents index by grantor and grantee, so search both directions to catch everything. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off.
Search Deeds - Macon County Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Searching here confirms current ownership and surfaces any liens before a purchase. Certified copies come from the office itself for a per-page fee, even where searching is free.
Register of Deeds | Craven County, NC
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The Craven County Register of Deeds office makes no guarantees regarding the collection, accuracy, authenticity, or use of these records. The web site is for informational use and convenience only. The Register of Deeds and Courthouse Computer Systems shall in no way be held responsible for.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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The State Archives of North Carolina collects, preserves, and provides access to historically significant archival materials, including public records. It also provides guidance concerning preservation and management of government records to state, county, city, and state university officials.
Iredell County, North Carolina Register of Deeds
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Protect yourself from fraudulent filings made on your behalf with PropertyCheck at the following link: https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/IredellNC/Portal/Account/Login?returnUrl=/IredellNC/Portal/PropertyCheckNotification/Create/
McDowell Co Deeds Search
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Certified copies come from the office itself for a per-page fee, even where searching is free. Military discharge records (DD-214s) are held here as well but stay restricted by law.
Gates County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Older instruments live in bound books at the office; staff pull what the online index doesn't reach.
Tyrrell County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Older instruments live in bound books at the office; staff pull what the online index doesn't reach.
Titlesearcher.com - About Us
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In the case of multiple counties the first county uses the Primary cost and each additional county applies the Additional cost. Pay As You Go Services You can start a pay as you go account with an initial deposit of $5.00 by using a credit card. Document images that are retrieved will be $2.00 each.
Davidson County Search Deeds - Disclaimer
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ONLINE SEARCH NOTICE · Davidson County Register of Deeds continues to conduct internal quality assurance and testing. We encourage online searchers to contact us with any questions or concerns that may arise with the online search function. As always, the Davidson County Register of Deeds.
Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds - Aumentum ...
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The Register of Deeds Office, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina provides this web site as a public service. Information available on this web site is collected, maintained, and provided solely for the convenience of the public users. While every effort is made to assure that this information.
Wilson County | Home
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Official public records resource for North Carolina. Start here before paying any commercial site for the same information. Staff at offices like this handle lookup questions daily — asking is normal.
Stanly County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off. Documents index by grantor and grantee, so search both directions to catch everything.
Edgecombe County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Protect yourself from fraudulent filings made on your behalf with PropertyCheck™ · The Edgecombe County, Recorder is pleased to offer online access to our Indexing System. Our users should be aware of several items
Caswell County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Searching here confirms current ownership and surfaces any liens before a purchase. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off.
Pasquotank County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens make up most of the index; images often reach back decades.
Hertford County, NC Register Of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Military discharge records (DD-214s) are held here as well but stay restricted by law. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off.
New Hanover County, NC - Official Government Website
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Official website of New Hanover County, North Carolina. Access county services, permits, tax info, public notices, and community resources.
Johnston County - Document Search
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For Individual Names select Human, enter Last Name in Surname and First Name in Name. For Organization Names select Non-Human, enter Organization in Name. Select Suggest Names for a list of possible matches as you type · Basic Advanced Both Names Is Human Human Non-Human Surname/Last Name.
Brunswick County ROD
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These include recording legal documents and maps, issuing marriage licenses, certifying documents, and administering oaths. Registers Of Deeds are elected for 4-year terms by the citizens of the county the Registrar serves. North Carolina General Statute 161-14 authorizes our office to record.
Lincoln County, NC Register of Deeds – Welcome to the Office of the Lincoln County Register of Deeds
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The Lincoln County Register of Deeds is located at 206 Gamble Drive, 2nd Floor, Lincolnton, NC 28092. We accept Cash, Certified or Business checks, money orders, Debit or Credit cards (except for Recordings containing Excise Tax). *We Do Not Accept Personal Checks*. The County Commissioners.
Cleveland County, NC
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Recorded documents for Cleveland County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
Register of Deeds - Burke County, NC
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The Burke County Register of Deeds office makes no guarantees regarding the collection, accuracy, authenticity, or use of these records. The web site is for informational use and convenience only. The Register of Deeds and Courthouse Computer Systems shall in no way be held responsible for.
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Hyde County NC, Register of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off. Recording dates establish priority between competing claims — the timestamps matter.
Haywood County Register of Deeds
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Recorded land documents for North Carolina — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Title companies work from this same index; you are seeing what they see. This is the permanent legal record of ownership — nothing here expires or rolls off.
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Register of Deeds - Rockingham County, NC
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NOTICE & DISCLAIMER FOR E-VAULT · Welcome to the new and improved Register of Deeds remote access site known as "e-Vault." This site contains unofficial records provided as a public service
eSearch | Quick Name Search
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Register of Deeds - Henderson County, NC
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The Henderson County Register of Deeds office makes no guarantees regarding the collection, accuracy, authenticity, or use of these records. The web site is for informational use and convenience only. The Register of Deeds and Courthouse Computer Systems shall in no way be held responsible.
Martin County N C
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Official public records resource for North Carolina. Hours, fees, and request forms live here and stay current. The jurisdiction's own terminology matters — use their record-type names when you ask.
Commercial Property Record Card - Martin County 2017
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eSearch | Quick Name Search
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By using this service, in any form, the user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Jackson County Register of Deeds and anyone involved in storing, retrieving, or displaying this information for any damage of any type that may be caused by retrieving this information over the Internet. Records available in this search consist of released records.
Lee County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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Welcome to the Lee County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site · EARLY CUTOFF FOR RECORDING Effective January 1st, 2017 the Lee County Register of Deeds office will designate an early cutoff recording time of 4:30 pm daily for all documents
Martin County Register Of Deeds Remote Access Site
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Welcome to the new Martin County Register Of Deeds remote access site. The full system portion of the site has been modified with additional features to reflect new indexing standards in North Carolina. Please click here for detailed instructions on how to use this portion of the site.
Moore County Government
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Our office is in the process of back-filing records 1/1/1888-6/30/1988. As we are adding additional parties, all entries may not be present. Continue to search our index books in office to ensure all parties are found · The Register of Deeds Office, Moore County, North Carolina provides this.
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Which North Carolina counties publish deed and recording indexes online
57 of North Carolina's 100 counties run their own online source for deed and recording indexes, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
Alamance Alexander Avery Beaufort Bertie Bladen Buncombe Cabarrus Carteret Caswell Chowan Clay Cleveland Columbus Cumberland Currituck Dare Davie Franklin Gaston Gates Graham Granville Greene Guilford Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Jackson Johnston Jones Macon Martin McDowell Mitchell Montgomery Nash Northampton Onslow Orange Pasquotank Perquimans Person Pitt Randolph Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Stanly Stokes Vance Wake Watauga Wayne
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in North Carolina?▼
In North Carolina, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official North Carolina Recorded Documents at www.sosnc.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in North Carolina?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official North Carolina Recorded Documents at www.sosnc.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are North Carolina recorded documents available online?▼
Most North Carolina countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official North Carolina Recorded Documents at www.sosnc.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a North Carolina recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official North Carolina Recorded Documents (www.sosnc.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in North Carolina?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in North Carolina are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official North Carolina Recorded Documents at www.sosnc.gov publishes the statewide rules.
North Carolina Counties
100 North Carolina counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.