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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 [email protected])
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to New Hanover County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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 [email protected]). 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)).
Can Jurably record my document in New Hanover County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the New Hanover County recorder in person.
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