EN Recording Information
All instruments presented for registration in the real estate index must meet all of the following requirements:
- Presented on 8.5” x 11” or 8.5 x 14” paper.
- Have a blank margin at top of first page of 3” and 1/2” on remaining sides of first page and 1/2” on all sides of subsequent pages.
- Be typed or printed in black on white paper in a legible font that is not smaller than 10 points in size. (Blanks may be filled in and corrections may be made by hand in pen.)
- Have text typed or printed on one side of a page only.
- State the type of instrument at the top of the first page.
If an instrument does not meet these requirements, the Register of Deeds shall register the instrument after collecting the fee for non-standard documents ($25) in addition to all other applicable recording fees. If the instrument was fully executed before July 1, 2002, the recording standards do not apply and the non-standard document fee will not be charged.
Excise Tax
NC General Statute 105-228.29 states:
“An excise tax is levied on each instrument by which any interest in real property is conveyed to another person.”
The current tax rate is $1.00 per $500. Previous tax rates were:
- 1/1/1968 to 7/31/1991: $0.50 per $500
- 9/20/1941 to 12/31/1967: $0.55 per $500
- 6/21/1932 to 9/19/1941: $0.50 per $500
Based on our current rate, a $100,000 purchase would carry a $200 excise tax.
For example:
Purchase Price ÷ 500 = Excise Tax
$100,000 ÷ 500 = $200
When calculating excise tax, the purchase price should be rounded up to the nearest $500.
For example:
$27,250 would be rounded to $27,500. Likewise, $104,800 would be rounded to $105,000.
Uniform Fee Schedule GS 161-10
Effective: October 1, 2011
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INSTRUMENTS IN GENERAL
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Up to 15 pages |
$ 26.00 |
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Over 15 pages |
(additional pages after 15) |
$ 4.00 |
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Multi-Instrument |
(additional) |
$ 10.00 |
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DEEDS OF TRUSTS & MORTGAGES |
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Up to 35 pages |
$ 64.00 |
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Over 35 pages |
(additional pages after 35) |
$ 4.00 |
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Multi-Instrument |
$ 10.00 |
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Cancellations/Satisfactions |
No Charge |
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DOCUMENTS WITH MULTIPLE NAMES OVER 2O THAT HAVE TO BE INDEX |
$2.00 each additional Name |
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ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT INSTRUMENT INDEX REFRENCE (CALL OFFICE IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS FEE) |
$ 25.00 |
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PLATS |
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1st Page |
(GS 161-10) |
$ 21.00 |
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Additional page(s) |
(each) |
$ 21.00 |
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Certified copy |
$ 5.00 |
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HIGHWAY MAPS |
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1st Page |
$ 21.00 |
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Additional page(s) |
$ 5.00 |
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Certified Copy |
$ 5.00 |
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MARRIAGE LICENSE |
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License |
$ 60.00 |
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Corrections |
$ 10.00 |
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Certified Copy |
$ 10.00 |
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NOTARY |
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Oath |
$ 10.00 |
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Verification of commission |
$ 3.00 |
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VITAL RECORDS (BIRTH & DEATH) |
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Certified copy of a birth or death record |
(County Fee) |
$ 10.00 |
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Delayed birth application |
$ 35.00 |
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Vital Records ($ 15.00) |
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Preparation ($ 10.00) |
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Certified Copy ($ 10.00) |
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Amendments (preparation) |
$ 10.00 |
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NC Vital Records Amendments by check |
$ 15.00 |
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(Payable to : NC Vital Records Section) |
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Legitimations |
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County |
$ 10.00 |
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State (via check) |
$ 15.00 |
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Expedite service fee (Vital Records) |
$ 15.00 |
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Vital Records (Certified Copy Fee) |
$ 24.00 |
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Additional Copies |
(each) |
$ 15.00 |
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UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE (UCC) GS 25-9-525 |
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Initial UCC Filing |
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Fixture Filing Only: |
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1 - 2 Pages |
$ 38.00 |
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3 -10 Pages |
$ 45.00 |
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Over 10 pages ( $45.00 + 2.00 each additional page over 10) |
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UCC Amendments including the following: |
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Terminations |
$ 38.00 |
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Continuations |
$ 38.00 |
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Assignments |
$ 38.00 |
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Amendments (Party Information) |
$ 38.00 |
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UCC 11: |
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Request for Information prior to 06-30-2001 |
$ 30.00 |
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Request for Copies |
$ 30.00 |
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Copies |
(each page) |
$ 1.00 |
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Secretary of States Office-Fee for providing information (UCC 11) |
$ 38.00 |
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REQUEST FOR UNCERTIFIED COPIES |
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Plats (11 X 17) |
(Per Page) |
$ 0.50 |
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General copies (8.5 x 11 & 8.5 x 14) |
(Per Page) |
$ 0.25 |
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VIA MAIL |
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Plats (11 X 17) |
(Per Page) |
$ 1.00 |
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General Copies (8.5 x 11 & 8.5 x 14) |
(Per Page) |
$ 0.50 |
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REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED COPIES |
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1st Page |
$ 5.00 |
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Each additional page |
$ 2.00 |
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