Register of Deeds
Phone: 919-856-5460
Fax: 919-856-5467

Mailing Address:
Garland Jones Building
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, NC 27602

Director/Program Manager:
Laura M. Riddick

Location:
Garland H. Jones Office Building
(see department description for additional location information)
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Register of Deeds


The primary responsibilities of the Register of Deeds Office are to record, maintain and make available to the general public real estate documents, Uniform Commercial Code (UCCs) and other documents on file in the Office. Staff also issues marriage licenses, administers notary oaths, and maintains records of armed forces discharges. This office also is required to abide by the statutory requirements that documents be either on a temporary or permanent index within 24 hours.  Documents must be fully indexed on the permanent index within 30 days of the initial recordation. Other duties include assisting walk-in customers, responding to telephone inquiries and ensuring easy retrieval or viewing of legible documents and maps.

If you have questions about property values, your tax bill, or your Real Estate listing, contact our Revenue Department at revhelp@co.wake.nc.us or call 856-5400.