How do I look up a deed in North Carolina?

To look at a deed you can:

1. Go to your Register of Deeds Office and look at the document there. Find your Register of Deeds in: Your phone book under county government. The NC Directory of State and County Officials:
2. Look it up online. Many counties have their real property (land) records online. Go to the county website.

What is the purpose of Register of Deeds?

Regional Registries of Deeds Implement all orders, decisions and decrees promulgated relative to the registration of land titles within the region and issue, subject to the approval of the Administrator, all needful rules and regulations therefore.

Where is the Register of Deeds maintained under the 2006 Act?

“Register of Deeds” – The “Register” in the 2006 Act means the register of deeds maintained under Section 35 of that Act. The original Deed is not filed in the Registry but is returned to the lodging party. The Application Form (formerly called a Memorial) is filed as a record in the Registry of Deeds.

What is the role of the registry of deeds?

The core business of the Registry of Deeds involves recording the existence of Deeds and conveyances affecting property. A deed recorded in the Registry of Deeds has priority over an unrecorded deed. Priority is fixed in order of the Serial Number allocated on the date of lodgement.

What customer service does the Berkshire Middle District Registry of deeds offer?

Customer service is our top priority at the Berkshire Middle District Registry of Deeds. The Berkshire Middle District Registry of Deeds is proud to offer a free notification tool, which alerts homeowners when a new document is recorded in their name. If you own real estate within our district, you can subscribe to this service, free of charge.

How do I search the registry of deeds?

Registry of Deeds records are available to the public and can be searched in a number of ways: Official Search – An Application Form 11 is submitted by post to the Office and is conducted and checked by Registry Officials, the results will be issued by post.