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Recording a Deed or Document in Beaufort County, NC
Beaufort County (population 44,652) records real-property documents through the Beaufort County Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Beaufort County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Beaufort County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$10 per additional cross-reference/multi-instrument indexing; excise stamps $1 per $500 of consideration; nonstandard-document fee if formatting not met)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 514, Washington, NC 27889 (physical: 112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889)
- Phone
- 252-946-2323
- Checks payable to
- Beaufort County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not required under NC law; nonstandard-document fee charged instead if margin/font rules unmet
Can you e-record in Beaufort County?
Yes. Beaufort County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Beaufort County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Beaufort County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Beaufort County Register of Deeds at PO Box 514, Washington, NC 27889 (physical: 112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$10 per additional cross-reference/multi-instrument indexing; excise stamps $1 per $500 of consideration; nonstandard-document fee if formatting not met)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Beaufort County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Beaufort County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Beaufort County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Beaufort County?
The Beaufort County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$10 per additional cross-reference/multi-instrument indexing; excise stamps $1 per $500 of consideration; nonstandard-document fee if formatting not met), with checks payable to Beaufort County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Beaufort County?
Yes. Beaufort County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Beaufort County?
Mail recordings to Beaufort County Register of Deeds: PO Box 514, Washington, NC 27889 (physical: 112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889) (252-946-2323).
How can Jurably help with recording in Beaufort County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Beaufort County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Beaufort County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.