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Recording a Deed or Document in Wayne County, NC
Wayne County (population 117,333) records real-property documents through the Wayne 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.
Wayne County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wayne County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 each additional multi-instrument document; $25.00 non-standard document fee; Plats $21/sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- 224-226 E Walnut Street, Suite 100, Goldsboro, NC 27533
- Phone
- 919-731-1449
- Checks payable to
- Wayne County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: NC statewide standard formatting (margins/font); office cannot provide legal forms/advice
Can you e-record in Wayne County?
Yes. Wayne County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Wayne County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Wayne 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, or by mail to Wayne County Register of Deeds at 224-226 E Walnut Street, Suite 100, Goldsboro, NC 27533.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 each additional multi-instrument document; $25.00 non-standard document fee; Plats $21/sheet; 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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.
Wayne County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wayne County?
The Wayne County Register of Deeds charges $26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 each additional multi-instrument document; $25.00 non-standard document fee; Plats $21/sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Wayne County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wayne County?
Yes. Wayne County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Wayne County?
Mail recordings to Wayne County Register of Deeds: 224-226 E Walnut Street, Suite 100, Goldsboro, NC 27533 (919-731-1449).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wayne County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wayne 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 Wayne County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Wayne County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.