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Recording a Deed or Document in Lee County, NC
Lee County (population 63,285) records real-property documents through the Lee 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.
Lee County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $25.00; multi-instrument $10.00; certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified $0.25/page)
- Mailing address
- Lee County Register of Deeds, 1300 South Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330
- Phone
- (919) 718-4585
- Checks payable to
- Lee 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 Lee County?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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 Lee County Register of Deeds at Lee County Register of Deeds, 1300 South Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $25.00; multi-instrument $10.00; certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified $0.25/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lee 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 Lee 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.
Lee County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee County?
The Lee County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $25.00; multi-instrument $10.00; certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified $0.25/page), with checks payable to Lee County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee County?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee County?
Mail recordings to Lee County Register of Deeds: Lee County Register of Deeds, 1300 South Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330 ((919) 718-4585).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lee County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lee 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 Lee 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.