May 20, 2025

Recording Requirements

In order to record a document in the office of the Register of Deeds, the document will need to be prepared, executed, and notarized prior to recording. Our office is strictly prohibited by NC General Statutes from giving legal advice or preparing deeds or other documents. We do not have forms. You may seek the advice of an attorney for any legal questions and preparation of documents.

ALL DEEDS REQUIRE TAX CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO RECORDING OR  THE DELINQUENT TAX STATEMENT ACCORDING TO N.C.G.S.161-31

YOU MAY OBTAIN TAX CERTIFICATION BY EMAILING YOUR DOCUMENTS TO THE TAX OFFICE AT deeds@robesoncountync.gov

OR MAIL DOCUMENTS TO:

Robeson County Tax Department
550 North Chestnut Street
2nd Floor
Lumberton NC 28358

Or call the Robeson County Tax office at 910-671-3060 for further instructions.

IF A DEED IS MAILED TO OUR OFFICE WITHOUT  CERTIFICATION OR DELINQUENT TAX STATEMENT, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER

ALL DOCUMENTS RECORDED IN PERSON MUST CONTAIN A RETURN NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS

IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDED A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE YOU WILL BE CHARGED $1.00 MAILING FEE.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT RECORDINGS PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE 910-671-3040