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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, NC
Franklin County (population 68,573) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; non-standard document $25)
- Mailing address
- Franklin County Register of Deeds, PO Box 545, Louisburg, NC 27549 (physical: 113 S. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549)
- Phone
- 919.496.3500
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified specific text - see Recording Requirements page
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Register of Deeds at Franklin County Register of Deeds, PO Box 545, Louisburg, NC 27549 (physical: 113 S. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; non-standard document $25)).
- 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Register of Deeds charges $26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; non-standard document $25), with checks payable to Franklin County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Register of Deeds: Franklin County Register of Deeds, PO Box 545, Louisburg, NC 27549 (physical: 113 S. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549) (919.496.3500).
Can Jurably record my document in Franklin 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 Franklin County recorder in person.
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Record in Franklin County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.