North Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Davidson County, NC
Davidson County (population 168,930) records real-property documents through the Davidson 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.
Davidson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Davidson 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; $35.00 fee for returned checks)
- Mailing address
- 203 W Second Street, P.O. Box 464, Lexington, NC 27293
- Phone
- 336-242-2150
- Checks payable to
- Davidson County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandated cover sheet; NC GS 161-14(b) statewide formatting standard applies (see Davidson's own Document Recording Standards page)
Can you e-record in Davidson County?
Yes. Davidson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Davidson County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Davidson 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, or by mail to Davidson County Register of Deeds at 203 W Second Street, P.O. Box 464, Lexington, NC 27293.
- 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; $35.00 fee for returned checks)).
- 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 Davidson 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.
Davidson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Davidson County?
The Davidson 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; $35.00 fee for returned checks), with checks payable to Davidson County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Davidson County?
Yes. Davidson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Davidson County?
Mail recordings to Davidson County Register of Deeds: 203 W Second Street, P.O. Box 464, Lexington, NC 27293 (336-242-2150).
Can Jurably record my document in Davidson 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 Davidson County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.