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Recording a Deed or Document in Craven County, NC
Craven County (population 100,720) records real-property documents through the Craven 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.
Craven County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Craven County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per page thereafter; plats $21.00/sheet add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 of consideration; non-standard document fee $25.00; multiple instruments as one $10.00 per additional instrument)
- Mailing address
- 226 Pollock St., New Bern, NC 28560
- Phone
- 252-636-6617
- Checks payable to
- Craven County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; NC GS 161-14(b) statewide formatting standard applies
Can you e-record in Craven County?
Yes. Craven 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 Craven County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Craven 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 Craven County Register of Deeds at 226 Pollock St., New Bern, NC 28560.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per page thereafter; plats $21.00/sheet add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 of consideration; non-standard document fee $25.00; multiple instruments as one $10.00 per additional instrument)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Craven 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 Craven 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.
Craven County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Craven County?
The Craven County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per page thereafter; plats $21.00/sheet add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 of consideration; non-standard document fee $25.00; multiple instruments as one $10.00 per additional instrument), with checks payable to Craven County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Craven County?
Yes. Craven 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 Craven County?
Mail recordings to Craven County Register of Deeds: 226 Pollock St., New Bern, NC 28560 (252-636-6617).
How can Jurably help with recording in Craven County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Craven 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 Craven County recorder in person.
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