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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.
How Jurably helps in Orange 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 Orange 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Orange County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Orange 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 Orange 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.