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Recording a Deed or Document in Transylvania County, NC
Transylvania County (population 32,986) records real-property documents through the Transylvania 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.
Transylvania County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Transylvania County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 (first 15 pages, deeds/general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Non-standard document fee: $25+)
- Mailing address
- 20 E Morgan Street, Suite 2, Brevard, NC 28712
- Phone
- 828-884-3162
- Checks payable to
- Transylvania County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate mandated cover sheet; NC statewide 3-inch top margin on page 1 for recording stamp, standard paper size, black ink
Can you e-record in Transylvania County?
Yes. Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Transylvania 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 Transylvania County Register of Deeds at 20 E Morgan Street, Suite 2, Brevard, NC 28712.
- Pay the recording fee ($26 (first 15 pages, deeds/general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Non-standard document fee: $25+)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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.
Transylvania County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Transylvania County?
The Transylvania County Register of Deeds charges $26 (first 15 pages, deeds/general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Non-standard document fee: $25+), with checks payable to Transylvania County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Transylvania County?
Yes. Transylvania 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 Transylvania County?
Mail recordings to Transylvania County Register of Deeds: 20 E Morgan Street, Suite 2, Brevard, NC 28712 (828-884-3162).
How can Jurably help with recording in Transylvania County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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.