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Recording a Deed or Document in Stokes County, NC
Stokes County (population 44,520) records real-property documents through the Stokes 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.
Stokes County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stokes 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)
- Mailing address
- Stokes County Register of Deeds, PO Box 67, 1014 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
- Phone
- 336-593-2414
- Checks payable to
- Stokes 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 Stokes County?
Yes. Stokes 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 Stokes County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Stokes 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 Stokes County Register of Deeds at Stokes County Register of Deeds, PO Box 67, 1014 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016.
- 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)).
- 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 Stokes 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.
Stokes County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stokes County?
The Stokes 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), with checks payable to Stokes County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stokes County?
Yes. Stokes 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 Stokes County?
Mail recordings to Stokes County Register of Deeds: Stokes County Register of Deeds, PO Box 67, 1014 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016 (336-593-2414).
Can Jurably record my document in Stokes 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 Stokes County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.