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Recording a Deed or Document in Clay County, NC
Clay County (population 11,089) records real-property documents through the Clay 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.
Clay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 for first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per additional page beyond first-tier count add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration; $10.00 per additional instrument referenced (multi-instrument); non-standard document fee $25.00 if formatting non-compliant)
- Mailing address
- 261 Courthouse Dr., Ste. 2, Hayesville, NC 28904
- Phone
- 828-389-0087
- Checks payable to
- Clay County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide-mandated cover sheet, but NC GS 161-14(b) formatting rules apply: 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 white paper, 3-inch blank top margin on first page, 0.5-inch margins elsewhere, 9-point minimum font, document type stated at top of first page
Can you e-record in Clay County?
Yes. Clay County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clay County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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, or by mail to Clay County Register of Deeds at 261 Courthouse Dr., Ste. 2, Hayesville, NC 28904.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 for first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per additional page beyond first-tier count add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration; $10.00 per additional instrument referenced (multi-instrument); non-standard document fee $25.00 if formatting non-compliant)).
- 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 Clay 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.
Clay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay County?
The Clay County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 for first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per additional page beyond first-tier count add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration; $10.00 per additional instrument referenced (multi-instrument); non-standard document fee $25.00 if formatting non-compliant), with checks payable to Clay County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay County?
Yes. Clay County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Clay County?
Mail recordings to Clay County Register of Deeds: 261 Courthouse Dr., Ste. 2, Hayesville, NC 28904 (828-389-0087).
Can Jurably record my document in Clay 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 Clay County recorder in person.
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