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Recording a Deed or Document in Onslow County, NC
Onslow County (population 204,576) records real-property documents through the Onslow 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.
Onslow County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Onslow 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 (must be 18x24 in.) add'l (+Multi-instrument documents $10.00 per additional instrument; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- 109 Old Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540 (office address 602 Anne Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540)
- Phone
- 910-347-3451
- Checks payable to
- Onslow County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No standard cover sheet required; excise tax amount (or exemption reason) must be stated on first page
Can you e-record in Onslow County?
Yes. Onslow 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 Onslow County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Onslow 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 Onslow County Register of Deeds at 109 Old Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540 (office address 602 Anne Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540).
- 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 (must be 18x24 in.) add'l (+Multi-instrument documents $10.00 per additional instrument; 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 Onslow 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 Onslow 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.
Onslow County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Onslow County?
The Onslow 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 (must be 18x24 in.) add'l (+Multi-instrument documents $10.00 per additional instrument; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Onslow County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Onslow County?
Yes. Onslow 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 Onslow County?
Mail recordings to Onslow County Register of Deeds: 109 Old Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540 (office address 602 Anne Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540) (910-347-3451).
How can Jurably help with recording in Onslow County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Onslow 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 Onslow County recorder in person.
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