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Recording a Deed or Document in Pasquotank County, NC
Pasquotank County (population 40,568) records real-property documents through the Pasquotank 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.
Pasquotank County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pasquotank County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general documents); Deeds of Trust $64 for first 35 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if not compliant with NC recording standards; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 154, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0154 (physical: 206 E. Main St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909)
- Phone
- 252-335-4367
- Checks payable to
- Pasquotank County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; document must meet NC GS 161-14 margin/format standards (3-inch blank space top of first page for recording stamp, 2-inch margins elsewhere, legible black print min. 9pt, 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper) or $25 non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Pasquotank County?
Yes. Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 154, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0154 (physical: 206 E. Main St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general documents); Deeds of Trust $64 for first 35 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if not compliant with NC recording standards; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank 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.
Pasquotank County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pasquotank County?
The Pasquotank County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general documents); Deeds of Trust $64 for first 35 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if not compliant with NC recording standards; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Pasquotank County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pasquotank County?
Yes. Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County?
Mail recordings to Pasquotank County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 154, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0154 (physical: 206 E. Main St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909) (252-335-4367).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pasquotank County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County recorder in person.
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