North Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Person County, NC
Person County (population 39,097) records real-property documents through the Person 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.
Person County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Person 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; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 209, Roxboro, NC 27573 (physical: 21 Abbitt Street, Roxboro, NC 27573)
- Phone
- 336-597-1733
- Checks payable to
- Person County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; NC GS 161-14 margin/format standards apply (see Person County Recording Standards page) or $25 non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Person County?
Yes. Person 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 Person County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Person 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 Person County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 209, Roxboro, NC 27573 (physical: 21 Abbitt Street, Roxboro, NC 27573).
- 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; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); 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 Person 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 Person 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.
Person County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Person County?
The Person 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; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Person County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Person County?
Yes. Person 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 Person County?
Mail recordings to Person County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 209, Roxboro, NC 27573 (physical: 21 Abbitt Street, Roxboro, NC 27573) (336-597-1733).
How can Jurably help with recording in Person County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Person 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 Person 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.