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Recording a Deed or Document in Dare County, NC
Dare County (population 36,915) records real-property documents through the Dare 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.
Dare County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dare County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 for first 15 pages (deeds/instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 of consideration PLUS Dare County Land Transfer Tax of 1% of consideration (unique to Dare among this list))
- Mailing address
- PO Box 70, Manteo, NC 27954 (physical: 962 Marshall Collins Dr., Manteo, NC 27954)
- Phone
- 252-475-5970
- Checks payable to
- Dare 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 Dare County?
Yes. Dare 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 Dare County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Dare 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 Dare County Register of Deeds at PO Box 70, Manteo, NC 27954 (physical: 962 Marshall Collins Dr., Manteo, NC 27954).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 for first 15 pages (deeds/instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 of consideration PLUS Dare County Land Transfer Tax of 1% of consideration (unique to Dare among this list))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dare 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 Dare 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.
Dare County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dare County?
The Dare County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 for first 15 pages (deeds/instruments); $64.00 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Excise tax $1.00 per $500 of consideration PLUS Dare County Land Transfer Tax of 1% of consideration (unique to Dare among this list)), with checks payable to Dare County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dare County?
Yes. Dare 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 Dare County?
Mail recordings to Dare County Register of Deeds: PO Box 70, Manteo, NC 27954 (physical: 962 Marshall Collins Dr., Manteo, NC 27954) (252-475-5970).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dare County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dare 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 Dare 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.