The Register of Deeds office acts as a recording office only. NC General Statutes prohibit the Register of Deeds or staff from practicing law. We are unable to:
We advise you to consult an attorney it you have any legal questions.
All documents in the Register of Deeds office become public record once recorded. Public record means that documents are open for viewing by the public. Do not record any document with private numbers on it, such as a:
For questions, reference NCGS 132-1.10(G).
There are a number of steps a document goes through when it gets brought or mailed in for recordation.
Documents must meet NCGS 161-14 as follows:
If the above requirements are not met there is a charge. The Register of Deeds will record the document after collecting payment. There is a non-standard fee of $25. along with the recording fee. If the instrument is non-standard because font size is below 10 pt, the office has discretion. The Register of Deeds can consider it legible and not charge the non-standard fee.
The non-standard fee is not charged if the acknowledgement date is prior to July 1, 2002. This is the acknowledgement date in the notary certificate.
NCGC 132-1.10 gave te office authority to redact Social Security and driver’s license numbers. They redact these from the internet only.
The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds office partners with Logan Systems. They redact Social Security and driver’s license numbers from the internet. This redaction begins with numbers beginning with the year 1935. This was the year when Social Security became law).
For documents recorded prior to this date, file a Public Records Redaction Request. Submit the form to request redaction of specific information.
The Register of Deeds office has several "time-framed" indexes available. An index is the system by which a document can be located after recording. You may choose to use hard copies or the computerized copies during your office visit.
Our remote site has:
Uniform Commercial Code is a code developed for uniform filing on personal property. Like "uniform" attempts, fees and other things are different. The basic concepts of security regulations are more uniform. The filing of a UCC financing statement is what perfects or secures the loan. This loan can be on consumer goods or personal property. UCC filings are indexed by debtor's name.
The Register of Deeds office only records UCCs that pertain to fixtures. An example might be like extracted collateral and timber to be cut. All others are recorded at the Secretary of State's office in Raleigh. UCC filings on standard national or state forms are exempt from recording standards. Satisfactions are also exempt.