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Recording a Deed or Document in Orange County, NC
Orange County (population 148,696) records real-property documents through the Orange 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.
Orange County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Orange 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 returned-check fee)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (physical: 228 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278)
- Phone
- 919-245-2675
- Checks payable to
- Orange County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No standard cover sheet required; excise tax stated on first page
Can you e-record in Orange County?
Yes. Orange 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 Orange County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Orange 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 Orange County Register of Deeds at PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (physical: 228 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278).
- 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 returned-check fee)).
- 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 Orange 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.
Orange County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Orange County?
The Orange 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 returned-check fee), with checks payable to Orange County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Orange County?
Yes. Orange 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 Orange County?
Mail recordings to Orange County Register of Deeds: PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (physical: 228 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278) (919-245-2675).
Can Jurably record my document in Orange 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 Orange County recorder in person.
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