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Recording a Deed or Document in Cleveland County, NC
Cleveland County (population 99,519) records real-property documents through the Cleveland 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.
Cleveland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cleveland County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 for first 15 pages (general instruments/deeds); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per page thereafter; plats $21.00 per sheet add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28151-1210 (physical: 311 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150)
- Phone
- 704-484-4834
- Checks payable to
- Cleveland County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; NC GS 161-14(b) statewide formatting standard applies (3-inch top margin first page, 0.5-inch other margins, 9-pt font min, white 8.5x11/8.5x14 paper)
Can you e-record in Cleveland County?
Yes. Cleveland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Cleveland County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Cleveland 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, ePN, or by mail to Cleveland County Register of Deeds at PO Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28151-1210 (physical: 311 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 for first 15 pages (general instruments/deeds); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per page thereafter; plats $21.00 per sheet add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration)).
- 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 Cleveland 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.
Cleveland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cleveland County?
The Cleveland County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 for first 15 pages (general instruments/deeds); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per page thereafter; plats $21.00 per sheet add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration), with checks payable to Cleveland County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cleveland County?
Yes. Cleveland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Cleveland County?
Mail recordings to Cleveland County Register of Deeds: PO Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28151-1210 (physical: 311 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150) (704-484-4834).
Can Jurably record my document in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.