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Recording a Deed or Document in Wake County, NC
Wake County (population 1,129,410) records real-property documents through the Wake 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.
Wake County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wake 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; Satisfactions: no fee; Excise stamps: $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 1897, Raleigh, NC 27602 (physical: 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601)
- Phone
- 919-856-5460
- Checks payable to
- Wake County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
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 Wake County?
Yes. Wake County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Wake County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Wake 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Wake County Register of Deeds at PO Box 1897, Raleigh, NC 27602 (physical: 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601).
- 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; Satisfactions: no fee; 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 Wake 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 Wake 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.
Wake County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wake County?
The Wake 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; Satisfactions: no fee; Excise stamps: $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Wake County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wake County?
Yes. Wake County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Wake County?
Mail recordings to Wake County Register of Deeds: PO Box 1897, Raleigh, NC 27602 (physical: 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601) (919-856-5460).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wake County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wake 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 Wake County recorder in person.
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