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Recording a Deed or Document in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County (population 334,728) records real-property documents through the Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cumberland 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 additional page add'l (+Excise (land transfer) tax $2.00 per $1,000 of purchase price (note: higher rate than most NC counties))
- Mailing address
- PO Box 2039, Fayetteville, NC 28302 (physical: Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St., Room 114, Fayetteville, NC 28301)
- Phone
- 910-678-7775
- Checks payable to
- Cumberland 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
Can you e-record in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Register of Deeds at PO Box 2039, Fayetteville, NC 28302 (physical: Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St., Room 114, Fayetteville, NC 28301).
- 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 additional page add'l (+Excise (land transfer) tax $2.00 per $1,000 of purchase price (note: higher rate than most NC counties))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cumberland County?
The Cumberland 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 additional page add'l (+Excise (land transfer) tax $2.00 per $1,000 of purchase price (note: higher rate than most NC counties)), with checks payable to Cumberland County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
Mail recordings to Cumberland County Register of Deeds: PO Box 2039, Fayetteville, NC 28302 (physical: Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St., Room 114, Fayetteville, NC 28301) (910-678-7775).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cumberland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.