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Recording a Deed or Document in Moore County, NC
Moore County (population 99,727) records real-property documents through the Moore 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.
Moore County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Moore County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page; Plats $21 per sheet add'l (+Non-standard document fee $25.00 in addition to recording fee; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration; $35 fee for returned checks)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 905 (also cited PO Box 1210), 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327
- Phone
- 910-947-6370
- Checks payable to
- Moore County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No standard cover sheet required; excise tax amount/exemption must be stated on first page
Can you e-record in Moore County?
Yes. Moore 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 Moore County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Moore 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 Moore County Register of Deeds at PO Box 905 (also cited PO Box 1210), 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page; Plats $21 per sheet add'l (+Non-standard document fee $25.00 in addition to recording fee; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration; $35 fee for returned checks)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Moore 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 Moore 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.
Moore County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Moore County?
The Moore County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page; Plats $21 per sheet add'l (+Non-standard document fee $25.00 in addition to recording fee; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration; $35 fee for returned checks), with checks payable to Moore County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Moore County?
Yes. Moore 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 Moore County?
Mail recordings to Moore County Register of Deeds: PO Box 905 (also cited PO Box 1210), 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327 (910-947-6370).
How can Jurably help with recording in Moore County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Moore 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 Moore 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.