The Wake County Register of Deeds is the official custodian of a vast collection of public records, including property deeds, mortgages, and plat maps. This office also issues marriage licenses and provides certified copies of birth and death certificates for Wake County. North Carolina General Statutes govern the Register of Deeds, which is responsible for maintaining the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and security of these public records.
The Register of Deeds office houses and manages a wide variety of public records. Public records maintained at this office include real estate transactions, birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, notary oaths, DD214s, and many other types of records.
The primary mission of the Wake County Register of Deeds is to record, preserve, and provide access to these records in the most efficient manner possible. The staff at the Register of Deeds is committed to providing courteous, helpful, and professional service to its customers.
The Wake County Register of Deeds offers many services online, including property records searches, marriage license applications, and fraud alert registrations. You can search records online using the Wake County Unified Real Estate Index.
In addition, the Wake County Register of Deeds provides resources for assumed business names and processes assumed business name filings. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions, document and recording fees, downloadable forms, and links to other Wake County and North Carolina agencies on their website.
