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Recording a Deed or Document in Robeson County, NC
Robeson County (population 116,530) records real-property documents through the Robeson 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.
Robeson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Robeson County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64 for first 35 pages first / $4 per page after the base page threshold add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; $10 per additional indexed instrument; $21 per plat sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- Robeson County Register of Deeds, 550 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
- Phone
- 910-671-3040
- Checks payable to
- Robeson County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandatory but recommended; NC-standard 3-inch blank top margin required on page 1 for stamps, 1/2-inch margins elsewhere
Can you e-record in Robeson County?
Yes. Robeson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Robeson County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Robeson 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, or by mail to Robeson County Register of Deeds at Robeson County Register of Deeds, 550 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64 for first 35 pages first / $4 per page after the base page threshold add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; $10 per additional indexed instrument; $21 per plat sheet; 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 Robeson 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 Robeson 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.
Robeson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Robeson County?
The Robeson County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64 for first 35 pages first / $4 per page after the base page threshold add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; $10 per additional indexed instrument; $21 per plat sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Robeson County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Robeson County?
Yes. Robeson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Robeson County?
Mail recordings to Robeson County Register of Deeds: Robeson County Register of Deeds, 550 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 (910-671-3040).
How can Jurably help with recording in Robeson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Robeson 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 Robeson 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.