Fees

There is a $25 fee for returned checks.

Register or File Instruments in General

Fee Pages Type of Instrument Description
$14
$3 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Corporation Charters, Partnerships
& Other Instruments 		When no other specific provision is made - $14 for the first page (includes $2 verification fee GS 47-14) plus $3 for each additional page, or fraction (pages larger than 8 ½" x 14" qre treated as two)
$19
$3 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Deeds When no other specific provision is made - $19 for the first page (includes $2 verification fee GS 47-14) plus $3 for each additional page, or fraction (pages larger than 8 ½" x 14" are treated as two)
$30
$3 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Deeds of Trust or Mortgages $30 for the first page (includes $2 verification fee GS 47-14) plus $3 for each additional page, or fraction (pages larger than 8 ½" x 14" are treated as two).
None   Cancellation of Deeds of Trust There is no fee to register a cancellation.
$2 Each Verification For passing on certificates or proof of acknowledgement.
$10 Each Adtl.
Instrument 		Multiple Documents With indication on first page it contains two or more instruments that could be recorded separately (i.e. Deed of Trust and Request for Notice) Note: Register is not required to index multiple instrument whose title does not appear on first page.
$25 Each Non-Standard Documents Fee in addition to other applicable recording fees (see GS 161-14b for recording standards).
$5 Each Instrument Comparing Copy for Certification Comparing and certifying copy of instrument filed for registration when copy is furnished by party filing instrument at time recorded.
$5 Each Acknowledgement For taking acknowledgment, oath or affirmation, or for performance of any notarial act, done in conjunction with any official action performed within the Register of Deeds office.
$12
$3 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Removal of Graves Certificate Certificate
$12 Each Notice of Foreclosure Each original or amended notice recorded
$21 Each Page Plats Each original or revised plat recorded
$21
$5 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Highway Right of Way Plans Each original or amended plan recorded
$5 Each Page Transportation Corridor Maps Each original or amended map recorded

Real Estate Copies

Fee Pages Type of Instrument Description
25¢ Per Page Uncertified - in Person Obtained at our office, in person
$1
25¢ 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Uncertified - by Mail Requested by mail
$5
$2 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Certified Copies In person or by mail
$5
$2 		First Page
Each Adtl. Page 		Plats - Certified Certified Copies
$2
25¢ 		Each
Each 		Plats - Uncertified Uncertified copies of plats larger than 8 ½" x 11"
Uncertified copies of 8 ½" x 11" plats

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Fee Pages Type of Instrument Description
$38
$45
$2 		1-2 Pages
3-10 Pages
Each Adtl. Page Over 10 		UCC Original Financing Statement, Amendment or Continuation effective 7/1/2001, only original financing statements and amendments whose collateral include fixtures, timber to be cut, or as-extracted collateral should be filed in the local office.

Military Service Records

Fee Type of Instrument Description
None Discharge Records Filing and recording Military Service records.
None Certified Copies There is no fee for copies, but access is limited.

Notary Oath & Certificate

Fee Pages Type of Instrument Description
$10 Each Oath Administer oath and record
$5 Each Certificate Certification of Notary Commission

Vital Records: Birth, Death & Marriage (Forsyth County Only)

We accept cash or money orders only - NO PERSONAL CHECKS. When requesting records by mail, DO NOT mail cash. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Fee Pages Type of Instrument Description
$10 Each Certified Copy Birth, Death or Marriage records for Forsyth County only. Documents will have raised seal and are good for legal purposes.
25¢ Each Un-Certified Copy Birth, Death or Marriage records for Forsyth County only. Documents do NOT have raised seal. For information only.
$70 Each Marriage License Issuance of license plus one certified copy
$20 Each Delayed Marriage Delayed marriage certificate plus one certified copy
$10 Each Marriage Corrections Correction of names in application or license plus one certified copy
$35 Each Birth & Death Record Amendment Amendment to Birth and Death record previsously recorded. NOTE: Payment must be $20 to Register of Deeds and $15 money order payable to NC Vital Records.
$20


$20


$50 		Each


Each


Each 		Delayed Birth Certificate Preparation of papers in Forsyth County when birth occured in another county.
NOTE: After completion, a certified copy may be purchased from the County of birth.

Preparation of papers in Forsyth County when birth occured in Forsyth County plus one certified copy.

A fee may be paid to expedite the delayed birth process. This does not guarantee, but typically reduces the process time for registering a delayed birth. NOTE: Payment must be $20 to Register of Deeds and $30 money order payable to NC Vital Records.
$35 Each Legitimation Preparation of records for legitimation plus one certified copy. NOTE: Payment must be $20 to Register of Deeds and $15 money order payable to NC Vital Records. Legitimations cannot be expedited.