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Recording a Deed or Document in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County (population 269,452) records real-property documents through the Buncombe 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.
Buncombe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Buncombe 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; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page; noncertified copies $0.25/page)
- Mailing address
- Register of Deeds, 205 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
- Phone
- 828-250-4300
- Checks payable to
- Buncombe 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 Buncombe County?
Yes. Buncombe 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 Buncombe County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Buncombe 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 Buncombe County Register of Deeds at Register of Deeds, 205 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
- 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; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page; noncertified copies $0.25/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Buncombe County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Buncombe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Buncombe County?
The Buncombe 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; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page; noncertified copies $0.25/page), with checks payable to Buncombe County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Buncombe County?
Yes. Buncombe 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 Buncombe County?
Mail recordings to Buncombe County Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds, 205 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801 (828-250-4300).
Can Jurably record my document in Buncombe County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Buncombe County recorder in person.
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