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Recording a Deed or Document in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County (population 86,810) records real-property documents through the Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lincoln County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (deeds/other instruments, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multi-instrument); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; excise tax due with deed filing)
- Mailing address
- 115 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (Register of Deeds office also cited at 206 Gamble Drive, 2nd Floor, Lincolnton, NC 28092)
- Phone
- 704-736-8530
- Checks payable to
- Lincoln County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; must comply with NC recording standards
Can you e-record in Lincoln County?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Register of Deeds at 115 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (Register of Deeds office also cited at 206 Gamble Drive, 2nd Floor, Lincolnton, NC 28092).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (deeds/other instruments, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multi-instrument); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; excise tax due with deed filing)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lincoln County?
The Lincoln County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 (deeds/other instruments, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multi-instrument); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; excise tax due with deed filing), with checks payable to Lincoln County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lincoln County?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
Mail recordings to Lincoln County Register of Deeds: 115 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (Register of Deeds office also cited at 206 Gamble Drive, 2nd Floor, Lincolnton, NC 28092) (704-736-8530).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lincoln County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.