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Recording a Deed or Document in Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick County (population 136,693) records real-property documents through the Brunswick 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.
Brunswick County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Brunswick 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 (+Plats $21/sheet; nonstandard document $25 in addition to other applicable fees; no charge to record a satisfaction)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 87, Bolivia, NC 28422 (physical: 75 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, NC 28422)
- Phone
- 910-253-2690
- Checks payable to
- Brunswick 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. Deeds submitted via eRecording require attorney-prepared statement and delinquent-tax statement on first page per county policy
Can you e-record in Brunswick County?
Yes. Brunswick 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 Brunswick County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Brunswick 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 Brunswick County Register of Deeds at PO Box 87, Bolivia, NC 28422 (physical: 75 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, NC 28422).
- 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 (+Plats $21/sheet; nonstandard document $25 in addition to other applicable fees; no charge to record a satisfaction)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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.
Brunswick County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Brunswick County?
The Brunswick 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 (+Plats $21/sheet; nonstandard document $25 in addition to other applicable fees; no charge to record a satisfaction), with checks payable to Brunswick County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Brunswick County?
Yes. Brunswick 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 Brunswick County?
Mail recordings to Brunswick County Register of Deeds: PO Box 87, Bolivia, NC 28422 (physical: 75 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, NC 28422) (910-253-2690).
How can Jurably help with recording in Brunswick County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Brunswick 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 Brunswick County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Brunswick County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.