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Recording a Deed or Document in Guilford County, NC
Guilford County (population 541,299) records real-property documents through the Guilford 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.
Guilford County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Guilford County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (instruments in general) first / $4 per page thereafter ($64 first 35 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages) add'l (+$21 per sheet for plats; $25 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 first page/$2 addl; regular copies $0.05/page in-house or $1/page by mail)
- Mailing address
- 201 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401 (also 325 E. Russell Ave., Room 155, High Point, NC 27260)
- Phone
- 336-641-7556
- Checks payable to
- Guilford County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not mandatory; statewide 3-inch top margin / 0.25-inch other margins rule applies (G.S. 161-14); $25 fee if non-compliant
Can you e-record in Guilford County?
Yes. Guilford 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 Guilford County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Guilford 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 Guilford County Register of Deeds at 201 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401 (also 325 E. Russell Ave., Room 155, High Point, NC 27260).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (instruments in general) first / $4 per page thereafter ($64 first 35 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages) add'l (+$21 per sheet for plats; $25 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 first page/$2 addl; regular copies $0.05/page in-house or $1/page by mail)).
- 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 Guilford 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.
Guilford County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Guilford County?
The Guilford County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (instruments in general) first / $4 per page thereafter ($64 first 35 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages) add'l (+$21 per sheet for plats; $25 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 first page/$2 addl; regular copies $0.05/page in-house or $1/page by mail), with checks payable to Guilford County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Guilford County?
Yes. Guilford 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 Guilford County?
Mail recordings to Guilford County Register of Deeds: 201 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401 (also 325 E. Russell Ave., Room 155, High Point, NC 27260) (336-641-7556).
Can Jurably record my document in Guilford 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 Guilford County recorder in person.
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