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Recording a Deed or Document in Chowan County, NC
Chowan County (population 13,708) records real-property documents through the Chowan 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.
Chowan County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chowan County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier add'l (+$10 additional for multi-instrument documents; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional (excludes vitals))
- Mailing address
- 101 S. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932 (Mailing: PO Box 487, Edenton, NC 27932)
- Phone
- 252-482-2619
- Checks payable to
- Chowan County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; must meet NC statewide formatting standard (3in top margin p.1, 1/4in other margins, 8.5x11/8.5x14, min 10pt font, one-sided)
Can you e-record in Chowan County?
Yes. Chowan 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 Chowan County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Chowan 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 Chowan County Register of Deeds at 101 S. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932 (Mailing: PO Box 487, Edenton, NC 27932).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier add'l (+$10 additional for multi-instrument documents; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional (excludes vitals))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chowan 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 Chowan 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.
Chowan County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chowan County?
The Chowan County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier add'l (+$10 additional for multi-instrument documents; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional (excludes vitals)), with checks payable to Chowan County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chowan County?
Yes. Chowan 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 Chowan County?
Mail recordings to Chowan County Register of Deeds: 101 S. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932 (Mailing: PO Box 487, Edenton, NC 27932) (252-482-2619).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chowan County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chowan 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 Chowan 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.