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Recording a Deed or Document in Johnston County, NC
Johnston County (population 215,999) records real-property documents through the Johnston 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.
Johnston County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Johnston County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (most instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgage); Plats $21/page first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified copy $1/page; Satisfactions of security instruments no charge)
- Mailing address
- Johnston County Register of Deeds, 207 E. Johnston Street, Suite 209, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Phone
- (919) 989-5160 (main); (919) 989-5161 (vitals)
- Checks payable to
- Johnston County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; NC statute requires 3"x3" blank space top right corner of first page
Can you e-record in Johnston County?
Yes. Johnston 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 Johnston County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Johnston 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 Johnston County Register of Deeds at Johnston County Register of Deeds, 207 E. Johnston Street, Suite 209, Smithfield, NC 27577.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (most instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgage); Plats $21/page first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified copy $1/page; Satisfactions of security instruments no charge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Johnston 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 Johnston 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.
Johnston County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Johnston County?
The Johnston County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 first 15 pages (most instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgage); Plats $21/page first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified copy $1/page; Satisfactions of security instruments no charge), with checks payable to Johnston County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Johnston County?
Yes. Johnston 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 Johnston County?
Mail recordings to Johnston County Register of Deeds: Johnston County Register of Deeds, 207 E. Johnston Street, Suite 209, Smithfield, NC 27577 ((919) 989-5160 (main); (919) 989-5161 (vitals)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Johnston County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Johnston 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 Johnston County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.