North Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County (population 42,946) records real-property documents through the Richmond 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.
Richmond County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Richmond 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; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- 114 E. Franklin St., Room 101, Rockingham, NC 28379
- Phone
- 910-997-8250
- Checks payable to
- Richmond 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 or $25 non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Richmond County?
Yes. Richmond 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 Richmond County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Richmond 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 Richmond County Register of Deeds at 114 E. Franklin St., Room 101, Rockingham, NC 28379.
- 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; 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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.
Richmond County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Richmond County?
The Richmond 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; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Richmond County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Richmond County?
Yes. Richmond 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 Richmond County?
Mail recordings to Richmond County Register of Deeds: 114 E. Franklin St., Room 101, Rockingham, NC 28379 (910-997-8250).
How can Jurably help with recording in Richmond County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Richmond 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 Richmond 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.