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Recording a Deed or Document in Gates County, NC
Gates County (population 10,478) records real-property documents through the Gates 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.
Gates County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gates County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- Gates County Register of Deeds, PO Box 471, Gatesville, NC 27937 (physical: 202 Court Street, Gatesville, NC 27938)
- Phone
- 252.357.0850
- Checks payable to
- Gates County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified specific formatting requirements - follow NC statutory standards
Can you e-record in Gates County?
Yes. Gates 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 Gates County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Gates 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 Gates County Register of Deeds at Gates County Register of Deeds, PO Box 471, Gatesville, NC 27937 (physical: 202 Court Street, Gatesville, NC 27938).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)).
- 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 Gates 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.
Gates County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gates County?
The Gates County Register of Deeds charges $26 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument $10; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Gates County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gates County?
Yes. Gates 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 Gates County?
Mail recordings to Gates County Register of Deeds: Gates County Register of Deeds, PO Box 471, Gatesville, NC 27937 (physical: 202 Court Street, Gatesville, NC 27938) (252.357.0850).
Can Jurably record my document in Gates 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 Gates County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.