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Recording a Deed or Document in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County (population 65,969) records real-property documents through the Wilkes County Register of Deeds (Misty M. Smithey). 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.
Wilkes County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wilkes County Register of Deeds (Misty M. Smithey)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 multi-instrument fee; $25.00 non-standard document fee; $2.00/party over 20 (eff. 10/1/2015); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- 500 Court House Drive, Suite 1000, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
- Phone
- 336-651-7351
- Checks payable to
- Wilkes County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: NC statewide standard recording format; confirm via county Fee Schedule page
Can you e-record in Wilkes County?
Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Wilkes 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 Wilkes County Register of Deeds (Misty M. Smithey) at 500 Court House Drive, Suite 1000, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 multi-instrument fee; $25.00 non-standard document fee; $2.00/party over 20 (eff. 10/1/2015); excise tax $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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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.
Wilkes County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wilkes County?
The Wilkes County Register of Deeds (Misty M. Smithey) charges $26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 multi-instrument fee; $25.00 non-standard document fee; $2.00/party over 20 (eff. 10/1/2015); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Wilkes County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wilkes County?
Wilkes 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 Wilkes County?
Mail recordings to Wilkes County Register of Deeds (Misty M. Smithey): 500 Court House Drive, Suite 1000, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (336-651-7351).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wilkes County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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.