Caswell County Deed Records Lookup

Caswell County deed records document land transfers in the Yanceyville area and the town of Milton. The Caswell County Register of Deeds files and preserves these documents at the office on East Church Street. You can search Caswell County deed records online through a free public search system. The office also keeps Old Index Books for historical records that predate the digital system. This guide explains how to access Caswell County deed records, what fees you will pay, and what the recording process involves.

Caswell County Register of Deeds

The Caswell County Register of Deeds is at 139 E. Church St. in Yanceyville, NC 27379. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 336-694-4197 for assistance. The fax number is 336-694-7848. Email the staff at gmitchell@caswellcountync.gov.

Caswell County has two main towns: Yanceyville and Milton. The Register of Deeds serves both, along with all unincorporated areas. Staff handle recordings, copy requests, and public searches. The office has terminals where visitors can search the index in person. Walk-in access is free during business hours.

Caswell County Online Deed Search

The Caswell County online search system gives you free access to property records. A disclaimer page appears first. Accept it to enter the search tool. You can search by grantor and grantee names, index types, recording date ranges, book and page, document types, and legal descriptions.

The system holds both historical and current records. Results show the recording date, parties involved, document type, and book and page reference. This is a fast way to start research on Caswell County deed records from home. Old Index Books are also available for records that date back further than the online system.

The image below shows the Caswell County online search page.

Visit the Caswell County search tool to begin.

The system requires you to accept a disclaimer before searching.

Caswell County deed records are indexed by grantor and grantee names, document types, and legal descriptions. The search tool returns book and page numbers for each match. You can view the full text of many filings on screen. For files not yet scanned, visit the office in Yanceyville. The staff will pull the deed book for you at no charge.

Note: Some older records may not appear in the online index and require an in-person visit.

Caswell County Recording Fees

Caswell County follows the statewide fee schedule for recording. Under G.S. 161-10, standard instruments cost $26 for the first 15 pages and $4 per extra page. Deeds of trust and mortgages are $64 for the first 35 pages plus $4 per page after that. A $25 nonstandard document fee applies when formatting rules are not met.

Uncertified copies of Caswell County deed records cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $2 for each added page. Certified plat copies are $5 per page. Satisfaction instruments carry no recording fee. The NCARD fee schedule lists all current fees. Under G.S. 105-228.30, excise tax is $1 per $500 of the sale price, paid by the transferor before recording.

Caswell County Property Records

The screenshot below shows Caswell County property records available through online sources.

Check the NCARD directory for Caswell County Register of Deeds contact details.

The median home value in Caswell County is $134,400.

Caswell County has a median household income of $54,609 and a property tax rate of 0.77%. The two towns of Yanceyville and Milton anchor the county. The Planning Department at 336-694-9731 can answer zoning questions for unincorporated areas. The Caswell County online system provides free search options for deed records. The Register of Deeds is at 139 East Church St., Yanceyville, NC 27379.

Old Index Books at the Caswell County office hold deed records from long before the online era. These books list grantors, grantees, book pages, and dates. Staff can guide you through them on site. A search by name or legal description will turn up links to the full deed text. Caswell County deed records also include plats and maps. Certified plat copies cost $5 per page. The median rent in Caswell County is $629, which is low for the state. Land costs less here than in most parts of North Carolina. That makes title searches quick and the deed records lean. Buyers in rural parts of the county should check zoning before they close. The Planning Department at 336-694-9731 can help with that step.

How Caswell County Deeds Are Recorded

Recording a deed in Caswell County starts with a properly prepared document. The deed must be signed and notarized. It must name the drafter on the first page for deeds filed after 1980 under G.S. 47-17.1. All formatting standards under G.S. 161-14 must be met.

Bring the document to the Caswell County Register of Deeds with the recording fee and excise tax. The staff checks every requirement. Once satisfied, they stamp the deed with the date and time and record it. Under G.S. 47-18, North Carolina is a race to record state. The first party to record a deed gets priority over later filers. Fast filing protects your property rights.

The image below shows the Caswell County Register of Deeds official website.

The website has contact details and links to the online search system.

State Law and Caswell County Records

State statutes govern every part of deed recording in Caswell County. The Conner Act establishes the race to record system. G.S. 161-22 requires alphabetical indexes of all parties to recorded instruments. The Secretary of State oversees the land records management program and the Electronic Recording Council.

The NCARD supports all 100 county offices. You can find your Register of Deeds through the NCARD directory. G.S. 161-31 allows county boards to require tax certification before recording. G.S. 47-17 requires that all deeds be acknowledged or proven before a notary. These laws keep Caswell County deed records reliable and organized.

Note: Reach the Caswell County Planning Department at 336-694-9731 for zoning verification before buying property.

Nearby Counties

These counties near Caswell County also maintain deed records available to the public.