North Carolina Deed Forms (5)

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North Carolina Deed Forms (5)

A North Carolina deed legally transfers ownership of real estate from a grantor to a grantee and may include warranties to protect the property’s title. The extent to which the title is protected varies by deed type. Some hold the grantor liable for all title defects, including those caused by previous owners, while others provide the grantee with limited or no title protection.

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A North Carolina deed legally transfers ownership of real estate from a grantor to a grantee and may include warranties to protect the property’s title. The extent to which the title is protected varies by deed type. Some hold the grantor liable for all title defects, including those caused by previous owners, while others provide the grantee with limited or no title protection.

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By Type (5)

Deed of Trust – Conveys a property title to a trustee to hold until the grantor pays off a loan.

 

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General Warranty Deed – Promises that the grantor’s ownership is valid and the title is free from all encumbrances.

 

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Life Estate Deed – Lets the grantor use the property for life, with ownership passing to the grantee upon the grantor’s death.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – Provides no title warranties or covenants to protect the grantee.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees no title encumbrances from the grantor’s ownership period, but not from prior owners.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White paper, either 8.5″ x 11″ or 8.5″ x 14″

Margins – 3″ on top of the first page, 0.5″ on top of all other pages and all sides and bottoms

Font – 9 points, black ink[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The grantor must have their signature notarized.[2]

Where to Record – Deeds are recorded at the county office of the Register of Deeds.[3]

Cost – As of this writing, the Register of Deeds charges the following recording fees:

  • Deeds of Trust – $64 for the first 35 pages + $4 for each additional page[4]
  • All other deeds – $26 for the first 15 pages + $4 for each additional page[5]

Sources

  1. § 161-14(b)
  2. § 47-17
  3. § 161-14(a)
  4. § 161-10(a)(1a)
  5. § 161-10(a)(1)