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Recording a Deed or Document in Rutherford County, NC
Rutherford County (population 64,444) records real-property documents through the Rutherford 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.
Rutherford County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rutherford 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; plats accepted via eRecording since Feb 2022)
- Mailing address
- Rutherford County Register of Deeds, PO Box 551, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (physical: 229 N. Main St., Suite 202A, Rutherfordton, NC 28139)
- Phone
- 828-287-6155
- Checks payable to
- Rutherford County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandatory; NC-standard 3-inch blank top margin required on page 1, 1/2-inch elsewhere
Can you e-record in Rutherford County?
Yes. Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Rutherford 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 Rutherford County Register of Deeds at Rutherford County Register of Deeds, PO Box 551, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (physical: 229 N. Main St., Suite 202A, Rutherfordton, NC 28139).
- 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; plats accepted via eRecording since Feb 2022)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Rutherford County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Rutherford County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rutherford County?
The Rutherford 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; plats accepted via eRecording since Feb 2022), with checks payable to Rutherford County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rutherford County?
Yes. Rutherford 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 Rutherford County?
Mail recordings to Rutherford County Register of Deeds: Rutherford County Register of Deeds, PO Box 551, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (physical: 229 N. Main St., Suite 202A, Rutherfordton, NC 28139) (828-287-6155).
Can Jurably record my document in Rutherford County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Rutherford County recorder in person.
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