North Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, NC
Washington County (population 11,003) records real-property documents through the Washington County Register of Deeds (Tammy Esolen, 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Register of Deeds (Tammy Esolen, Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 for up to 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page beyond the base tier add'l (+$10.00 additional multi-instrument fee; $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; $2.00/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/2015); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 1007, Plymouth, NC 27962 (physical: 120 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC 27962)
- Phone
- 252-793-2325
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Non-standard cover sheet/first-page requirements per NC statewide standards (3in top margin page 1, 24pt font grantor/grantee, 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper); confirm current NCARD-published fee/format schedule
Can you e-record in Washington County?
Washington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Washington County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 by mail to Washington County Register of Deeds (Tammy Esolen, Register of Deeds) at PO Box 1007, Plymouth, NC 27962 (physical: 120 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC 27962).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 for up to 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page beyond the base tier add'l (+$10.00 additional multi-instrument fee; $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; $2.00/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/2015); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The Washington County Register of Deeds (Tammy Esolen, Register of Deeds) charges $26.00 first 15 pages (deeds/general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 for up to 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page beyond the base tier add'l (+$10.00 additional multi-instrument fee; $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; $2.00/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/2015); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Washington County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Washington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Washington County?
Mail recordings to Washington County Register of Deeds (Tammy Esolen, Register of Deeds): PO Box 1007, Plymouth, NC 27962 (physical: 120 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC 27962) (252-793-2325).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington 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.