The Brunswick County Register Of Deeds provides numerous services to the community and public, including recording legal documents, mapping, issuing marriage licenses, certifying documents, and administering oaths. The Register of Deeds is elected to a four-year term by the citizens of the county.
Per North Carolina General Statute 161-14, the Brunswick County Register of Deeds office is authorized to record and store documents; however, we cannot provide legal advice or assistance in document preparation. See Chapter 84 of the General Statutes for more information.
The links on the Brunswick County Register of Deeds website provide additional helpful information. Should you require assistance or have comments, please call or email us.
Please schedule appointments for PASSPORTS and MARRIAGE LICENSES. Call (910) 253-2690 or click the email link in the left menu.
The Brunswick County Register of Deeds Fraud Alert System will notify you when your name is recorded.
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The Brunswick County Register of Deeds provides information regarding the Assumed Business Name Act. Download the guide and listen to the announcement in English and Spanish.
Information regarding the Brunswick County Register of Deeds 2025 Holiday and Closing Schedule is available for download.
Important Notice Regarding Assumed Names from the Brunswick County Register of Deeds effective December 1, 2017. Please see the notice from the North Carolina Secretary of State.
The Brunswick County Register of Deeds announces Recording Fee Changes effective October 1, 2016. The fee to record a Deed of Trust or Mortgage will be $64 for the first 35 pages plus $4 for each additional page.
The Brunswick County Register of Deeds announces a requirement for acreage parcels from the Tax Department, effective January 1, 2014.
Effective July 25, 2011, the Brunswick County Register of Deeds requires tax certification for deed recordings. This law requires that the Register of Deeds Office not accept any deed for recording unless certified by the Tax Collector.
Deed Scam Alert from the Brunswick County Register of Deeds: Do not purchase a copy of your deed from unsolicited mail. Instead, call the North Carolina Attorney General’s office at 919-716-6000 to file a complaint.
Monthly Revenue and Expenditure reports for the Brunswick County Register of Deeds are available in PDF format.
