The Cabarrus County Register Of Deeds is responsible for recording, indexing, storing, and preserving the county’s vital records, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, military discharge papers, notary records, subdivision plats, condominium plans, and all land-related documents (deeds, deeds of trust, agreements, etc.).
Once recorded, these documents become public record and are available to the public as mandated by the NC General Statutes, the legal text that the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds adheres to.
Per NC General Statute 66-68, any individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation conducting business in Cabarrus County under an assumed name or a name other than the true name of the owner must register the assumed name with the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds.
The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds operates solely as a recording office. As mandated by NC General Statutes, the Register of Deeds and staff are prohibited from practicing law. Therefore, the office cannot provide legal forms, guidance on preparing or completing forms, or answer questions regarding the legal effect of submitted documents. You should consult with an attorney if you have any legal questions.
The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds charges a fee for recording documents. You can find the recording fee schedule on the office’s website.
You may request to have personal information redacted from public records via the Public Information Redaction Request Form.
The office also provides index searching services to locate registered records.
You can sign up to receive notifications of any changes related to your property.
To become a Notary Public, you must complete the forms as directed by the NC Secretary of State, then come to the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds to be sworn in after receiving your notification. The office will verify paperwork, collect the $10 oath fee, and perform the swearing-in ceremony the same day without an appointment.
The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds also records military discharges free of charge. To register, you must bring the original or a certified copy with a raised seal of the discharge document. Only statutorily defined individuals are eligible to register or obtain copies. Discharges stored for 80 years or more are considered public records and are viewable by anyone. Discharges stored for less than 80 years are considered public records with restricted access.
