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Recording a Deed or Document in Chatham County, NC
Chatham County (population 76,285) records real-property documents through the Chatham 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.
Chatham County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chatham County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust, includes $2 verification fee) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier add'l (+UCC filings $38 (1-2 pages)/$45 (3-10 pages) plus $2/additional page; $25 non-standard document fee likely applies per statewide standard)
- Mailing address
- 12 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
- Phone
- 919-542-8235
- Checks payable to
- Chatham County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; must meet NC statewide formatting standard per official Document Recording Standards page (3in top margin p.1, 1/4in other margins, 8.5x11/8.5x14, min 10pt font)
Can you e-record in Chatham County?
Yes. Chatham 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 Chatham County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Chatham 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 Chatham County Register of Deeds at 12 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust, includes $2 verification fee) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier add'l (+UCC filings $38 (1-2 pages)/$45 (3-10 pages) plus $2/additional page; $25 non-standard document fee likely applies per statewide standard)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chatham 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 Chatham 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.
Chatham County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chatham County?
The Chatham County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust, includes $2 verification fee) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier add'l (+UCC filings $38 (1-2 pages)/$45 (3-10 pages) plus $2/additional page; $25 non-standard document fee likely applies per statewide standard), with checks payable to Chatham County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chatham County?
Yes. Chatham 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 Chatham County?
Mail recordings to Chatham County Register of Deeds: 12 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (919-542-8235).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chatham County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chatham 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 Chatham County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Chatham County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.