The Brunswick County Register of Deeds provides recording services, maps, marriage licenses, document certifications, and notary oaths. The Register of Deeds is elected to a four-year term.
By North Carolina law, the Brunswick County Register of Deeds is authorized to record and maintain documents but cannot offer legal advice or document preparation assistance. Refer to Chapter 84 of the North Carolina General Statutes for detailed information regarding the laws related to the Register of Deeds office.
The links on this website provide additional helpful information. If you need assistance or have feedback, please contact us by phone or email.
Appointments are required for PASSPORTS and MARRIAGE LICENSES. Please call (910) 253-2690 or click the email link in the left menu.
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Assumed Business Name Act Information: Guidance Document on Changes to the Assumed Business Name Act in North Carolina, Audio Recording of Assumed Business Name Act Information in English – Audio Recording of Assumed Business Name Act Information in Spanish.
2025 Brunswick County Register of Deeds Holiday Schedule: 2025 Holiday Schedule.
Important Notice Regarding Assumed Names effective December 1, 2017. Please review the notice from the NC Secretary of State.
Recording Fee Change 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. View the new law here.
Acreage Tract Requirements by the Tax Department Effective January 1, 2014. Read More…
Tax Certification Law Effective July 25, 2011 requires the Register of Deeds office not to accept a deed for recording unless it is certified by the Tax Department. Read More…
WARNING: Deed Scam. Don’t purchase copies of your deed from unsolicited mailings. Instead, call the North Carolina Attorney General’s office at 919-716-6000 to complain. Read More…
Monthly Income and Expense Reports are in PDF format. To view reports for the current fiscal year, click here.
