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Recording a Deed or Document in New Hanover County, NC
New Hanover County (population 225,702) records real-property documents through the New Hanover 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.
New Hanover County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- New Hanover 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)
- Mailing address
- 320 Chestnut St., Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Phone
- 910-798-4530 (Recording Services main line 910-798-7311)
- Checks payable to
- New Hanover County Register of Deeds (per email contact mcollins@nhcgov.com)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No standard cover sheet required; excise tax stated on first page; mortgage/UCC cancellations exempt from formatting rules
Can you e-record in New Hanover County?
Yes. New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets New Hanover 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 New Hanover County Register of Deeds at 320 Chestnut St., Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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.
New Hanover County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in New Hanover County?
The New Hanover 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), with checks payable to New Hanover County Register of Deeds (per email contact mcollins@nhcgov.com). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in New Hanover County?
Yes. New Hanover 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 New Hanover County?
Mail recordings to New Hanover County Register of Deeds: 320 Chestnut St., Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401 (910-798-4530 (Recording Services main line 910-798-7311)).
How can Jurably help with recording in New Hanover County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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.