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Recording a Deed or Document in Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County (population 1,115,482) records real-property documents through the Mecklenburg 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.
Mecklenburg County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (instruments/documents in general, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multiple instruments as one); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; Plats $21.00/sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration)
- Mailing address
- County & Courts Office Building, 720 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Phone
- 704-336-2443
- Checks payable to
- Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; must comply with NC recording standards
Can you e-record in Mecklenburg County?
Yes. Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds at County & Courts Office Building, 720 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (instruments/documents in general, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multiple instruments as one); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; Plats $21.00/sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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.
Mecklenburg County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mecklenburg County?
The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 (instruments/documents in general, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multiple instruments as one); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; Plats $21.00/sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration), with checks payable to Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mecklenburg County?
Yes. Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County?
Mail recordings to Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds: County & Courts Office Building, 720 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704-336-2443).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mecklenburg County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County recorder in person.
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