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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, NC
Montgomery County (population 25,751) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument fee $10.00; non-standard document fee $25.00 (in addition to recording fee); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 695, Troy, NC 27371 (physical: 102 East Spring Street, Troy, NC 27371)
- Phone
- 910-576-4221
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No standard cover sheet required by NC statute; excise tax amount (or exemption reason) must appear on first page per GS 105-228.30
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Montgomery County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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, or by mail to Montgomery County Register of Deeds at PO Box 695, Troy, NC 27371 (physical: 102 East Spring Street, Troy, NC 27371).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument fee $10.00; non-standard document fee $25.00 (in addition to recording fee); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Montgomery County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Multi-instrument fee $10.00; non-standard document fee $25.00 (in addition to recording fee); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Montgomery County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Register of Deeds: PO Box 695, Troy, NC 27371 (physical: 102 East Spring Street, Troy, NC 27371) (910-576-4221).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
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