North Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Durham County, NC
Durham County (population 324,833) records real-property documents through the Durham 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.
Durham County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Durham County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Plats $21/sheet; non-standard document $25; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each add'l page; oath of notary $10; non-certified copies by mail $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Durham County Register of Deeds, PO Box 1107, Durham, NC 27702 (physical: 201 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Durham, NC 27701)
- Phone
- 919.560.0480
- Checks payable to
- Durham County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: State instrument type at top of page 1; no separate cover sheet required per posted standards
Can you e-record in Durham County?
Yes. Durham County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Durham County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Durham 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Durham County Register of Deeds at Durham County Register of Deeds, PO Box 1107, Durham, NC 27702 (physical: 201 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Durham, NC 27701).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Plats $21/sheet; non-standard document $25; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each add'l page; oath of notary $10; non-certified copies by mail $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Durham 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 Durham 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.
Durham County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Durham County?
The Durham County Register of Deeds charges $26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Plats $21/sheet; non-standard document $25; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each add'l page; oath of notary $10; non-certified copies by mail $1/page), with checks payable to Durham County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Durham County?
Yes. Durham County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Durham County?
Mail recordings to Durham County Register of Deeds: Durham County Register of Deeds, PO Box 1107, Durham, NC 27702 (physical: 201 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Durham, NC 27701) (919.560.0480).
How can Jurably help with recording in Durham County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Durham 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 Durham County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Durham County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.