Register of Deeds

Hours of Operation8:00-5:00
Marriages:8:00-4:00No appointment needed
Real Estate Filings8:00-4:45No appointment needed
Vital Records8:15-4:45No appointment needed
Notary Oaths8:15-4:45No appointment needed
Funeral Home Request8:15-4:45Email request to Registerofdeeds@waynegov.com. No appointment needed

The Wayne County Register of Deeds Office is responsible for recording, indexing, and storing all real estate and business-related documents that are presented for registration. Our records go back to 1913. Most of our Real Estate can be found on-line from 1971 going forward.

Responsibilities

The Register of Deeds Office serves as the custodian of Wayne County's public records, including all Real Estate, Deeds and Deeds of Trust, Satisfactions/Cancellations, Power of Attorneys, Assumed Business Names, Separation Agreements and many other types of business-related documents. The Register of Deeds is also responsible for issuing Marriage Licenses, administering Notary Oath Commissions and Military Discharge recordings in the form of DD-214s. The Register of Deeds is required to follow legislation set forth by the N.C. General Assembly as well as state regulations that guide the daily operations of the office.

Plats and eRecordings are presented for registration, please check with the Planning Department if you have questions regarding Plats and signatures for Plats. Wayne County is now ready to eRecord Plats.

The Register of Deeds office acts as a recording office only. North Carolina General Statues specifically prohibits the Register of Deeds or the staff from practicing law. We are unable to supply legal forms, provide instructions on drafting or completing forms, or answer questions regarding the legal consequences of instruments filed. We advise you to consult an attorney if you have any legal questions.

Please refer to the left side of your screen in the green column for the following:

  • Bio – Current Registrar
  • History of ROD
  • Vital Records
  • Real Estate
  • Records & Recording Fees
  • Notary Public
  • Online Search
  • Privacy Notice

For Funeral Homes we have started a new procedure:

  • Email your request to RegisterofDeeds@waynegov.com, a staff member will select the request, fill the order, and call the Funeral Home when ready.
  • Traditionally, you may still walk-in and drop off your request (or wait for it).
  • You may also fax your request to: 919-731-1441.

Wills are to be submitted to the Office of Clerk of Courts. Please contact the Clerk's office for hours of operation. 919-722-6100.