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Recording a Deed or Document in Surry County, NC
Surry County (population 71,359) records real-property documents through the Surry 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.
Surry County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Surry County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 (first 15 pages, deeds/general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Non-standard document fee: $25; Multi-instrument: $10; Plats: $21/sheet)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 303, Dobson, NC 27017
- Phone
- 336-401-8150
- Checks payable to
- Surry County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet form required under NC recording standards; 3-inch blank margin on top of first page reserved for recording stamp, standard 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper, black ink, legible font
Can you e-record in Surry County?
Yes. Surry 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 Surry County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Surry 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 Surry County Register of Deeds at PO Box 303, Dobson, NC 27017.
- Pay the recording fee ($26 (first 15 pages, deeds/general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Non-standard document fee: $25; Multi-instrument: $10; Plats: $21/sheet)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Surry 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 Surry 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.
Surry County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Surry County?
The Surry County Register of Deeds charges $26 (first 15 pages, deeds/general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Non-standard document fee: $25; Multi-instrument: $10; Plats: $21/sheet), with checks payable to Surry County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Surry County?
Yes. Surry 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 Surry County?
Mail recordings to Surry County Register of Deeds: PO Box 303, Dobson, NC 27017 (336-401-8150).
How can Jurably help with recording in Surry County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Surry 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 Surry County recorder in person.
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