North Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Madison County, NC
Madison County (population 21,193) records real-property documents through the Madison 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.
Madison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison 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
- 5707 US Hwy 25/70, Unit E, Marshall, NC 28753
- Phone
- 828-649-3131
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; must comply with NC recording standards
Can you e-record in Madison County?
Madison County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Madison County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 by mail to Madison County Register of Deeds at 5707 US Hwy 25/70, Unit E, Marshall, NC 28753.
- 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Madison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison County?
The Madison 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 Madison County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison County?
Madison County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Madison County?
Mail recordings to Madison County Register of Deeds: 5707 US Hwy 25/70, Unit E, Marshall, NC 28753 (828-649-3131).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Madison County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.