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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.
How Jurably helps in Davidson 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 Davidson 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Davidson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Davidson 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 Davidson County recorder in person.
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