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Recording a Deed or Document in Duplin County, NC
Duplin County (population 48,715) records real-property documents through the Duplin 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.
Duplin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Duplin County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) — NC statewide statutory schedule first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; non-standard document $25; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration (fees not independently confirmed on county site; based on statewide NCGS 161-10 schedule which all NC ROD offices use))
- Mailing address
- Duplin County Register of Deeds, PO Box 970, Kenansville, NC 28349 (physical: 118 Duplin St., Courthouse Annex Rm 106, Kenansville, NC 28349)
- Phone
- (910) 296-2108
- Checks payable to
- Duplin County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified - follow NC statutory recording standards generally required statewide
Can you e-record in Duplin County?
Yes. Duplin 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 Duplin County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Duplin 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 Duplin County Register of Deeds at Duplin County Register of Deeds, PO Box 970, Kenansville, NC 28349 (physical: 118 Duplin St., Courthouse Annex Rm 106, Kenansville, NC 28349).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) — NC statewide statutory schedule first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; non-standard document $25; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration (fees not independently confirmed on county site; based on statewide NCGS 161-10 schedule which all NC ROD offices use))).
- 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 Duplin 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.
Duplin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Duplin County?
The Duplin County Register of Deeds charges $26 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) — NC statewide statutory schedule first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; non-standard document $25; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration (fees not independently confirmed on county site; based on statewide NCGS 161-10 schedule which all NC ROD offices use)), with checks payable to Duplin County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Duplin County?
Yes. Duplin 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 Duplin County?
Mail recordings to Duplin County Register of Deeds: Duplin County Register of Deeds, PO Box 970, Kenansville, NC 28349 (physical: 118 Duplin St., Courthouse Annex Rm 106, Kenansville, NC 28349) ((910) 296-2108).
Can Jurably record my document in Duplin 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 Duplin County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.