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Recording a Deed or Document in Scotland County, NC
Scotland County (population 34,174) records real-property documents through the Scotland 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.
Scotland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scotland 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; excise stamps $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- Scotland County Register of Deeds, 507 West Covington St., Laurinburg, NC 28352
- Phone
- 910-277-2577
- Checks payable to
- Scotland County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
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 Scotland County?
Yes. Scotland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Scotland County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Scotland 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, or by mail to Scotland County Register of Deeds at Scotland County Register of Deeds, 507 West Covington St., Laurinburg, NC 28352.
- 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; excise stamps $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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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.
Scotland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scotland County?
The Scotland 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; excise stamps $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Scotland County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scotland County?
Yes. Scotland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Scotland County?
Mail recordings to Scotland County Register of Deeds: Scotland County Register of Deeds, 507 West Covington St., Laurinburg, NC 28352 (910-277-2577).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scotland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scotland 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 Scotland County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scotland County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.