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Recording a Deed or Document in Union County, NC
Union County (population 238,267) records real-property documents through the Union 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.
Union County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Union County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 (first 15 pages, general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Plats: $21/sheet; Excise stamps: $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 248, Monroe, NC 28111 (physical: 500 N. Main Street, Suite 239, Monroe, NC 28112)
- Phone
- 704-283-3794
- Checks payable to
- Union 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 Union County?
Yes. Union 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 Union County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Union 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 Union County Register of Deeds at PO Box 248, Monroe, NC 28111 (physical: 500 N. Main Street, Suite 239, Monroe, NC 28112).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 (first 15 pages, general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Plats: $21/sheet; Excise stamps: $1 per $500 of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Union 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 Union 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.
Union County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Union County?
The Union County Register of Deeds charges $26 (first 15 pages, general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Plats: $21/sheet; Excise stamps: $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Union County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Union County?
Yes. Union 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 Union County?
Mail recordings to Union County Register of Deeds: PO Box 248, Monroe, NC 28111 (physical: 500 N. Main Street, Suite 239, Monroe, NC 28112) (704-283-3794).
How can Jurably help with recording in Union County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Union 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 Union 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.