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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Onslow 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Onslow 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 Onslow County recorder in person.
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