Currituck County Deed Records Online

Currituck County deed records date back to the 1700s. The Register of Deeds office at the Currituck Judicial Center maintains all land records for the county. Online access lets you search these records from home through Courthouse Computer Systems. The office is at 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Currituck, NC 27929. You can call at 252-232-3297 or fax at 252-232-3906. The county sits along the Outer Banks coast, and its deed records reflect centuries of coastal land transfers. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted.

Currituck County Register of Deeds

The Currituck County Register of Deeds is in the Currituck Judicial Center at 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 600. The phone is 252-232-3297. The fax is 252-232-3906. The office accepts cash, checks, or money orders payable to Currituck County Register of Deeds.

Staff record deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other land instruments. The office also issues marriage licenses Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. An online marriage application is available. All recorded documents are part of the public record and open to anyone who wants to view them.

The Currituck County Register of Deeds property records page is shown below.

This page links to the online search portal and lists services offered by the office.

Searching Currituck County Land Records

The Currituck County online search portal gives free access to land records. Records go back to the 1700s. You can search by name, book and page, or recording date. The system shows index data and document images when available.

A few things to keep in mind when using the online system. The site works best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Screen resolution of 1024 by 768 or higher is recommended. You need to allow cookies and pop-ups for full use. The system is for information and convenience only. Official records are kept at the Register of Deeds office in the Currituck County Courthouse.

The Currituck County online search portal is shown below.

The Register of Deeds and Courthouse Computer Systems are not responsible for errors or omissions in the online data.

Recording Deeds in Currituck County

Documents filed in Currituck County must meet North Carolina format rules. G.S. 161-14 requires paper sized at 8.5 by 11 or 8.5 by 14 inches. Page one needs a three-inch top margin. Other margins must be at least half an inch. Black ink on white paper is required. Font must be 9 points or larger. All pages must be single-sided.

Under G.S. Chapter 47, deeds must be signed and acknowledged before filing. The drafter's name goes on the first page. The Register of Deeds checks these items before accepting any instrument for recording.

Fees in Currituck County follow the state schedule. A deed costs $26 for the first 15 pages and $4 per page after that. Deeds of trust cost $64 for the first 35 pages. Nonstandard documents add $25. The NCARD recording fees page shows the full list.

Currituck County Deed Priority

North Carolina follows a race to record rule. The Conner Act, G.S. 47-18, says a deed is not valid against later purchasers until it is recorded in the county where the land sits. In Currituck County, the first deed filed wins.

Each instrument gets stamped with the day and hour of arrival. Priority goes by recording order. If two documents arrive at the same time, the lower document number takes first place. This protects buyers and lenders across the county.

Excise Tax on Currituck County Deeds

When property changes hands in Currituck County, the seller owes an excise tax. G.S. 105-228.30 sets the rate at $1 per $500 of the sale price or fraction of it. This tax must be paid to the Register of Deeds before the deed is recorded.

Timber deeds and contracts for standing timber face the same rate. If property sits in two or more counties, the tax goes to the county with the greater share of value. The NCARD directory can help you find the right office for any North Carolina county.

Currituck County Land Record History

Currituck County is one of the oldest counties in North Carolina. Its deed records span more than three centuries. The county sits along the coast and includes parts of the Outer Banks. Land records here include coastal lots, sound-front parcels, and mainland tracts. Early deeds may reference old waterways, inlets, and landmarks that no longer exist.

Historical records are valuable for genealogy and title research. The Register of Deeds staff can help with older documents that use handwriting or outdated terms. The NC Secretary of State oversees the statewide land records management program that helps keep records uniform. The NCARD website also provides guidance on recording standards and best practices for all 100 counties.

The NC Association of Registers of Deeds page is shown below.

NCARD serves every county in the state, including the Currituck County Register of Deeds.

Currituck County Document Copies

You can get copies of Currituck County deed records in person at the Judicial Center or through the online search portal. Certified copies from the office cost $5 for the first page and $2 per extra page. Online copies are for reference only and do not carry the official seal. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders.

For court filings, title work, or legal disputes, always use certified copies. The Register of Deeds staff can help you find and copy specific documents. Contact the office at 252-232-3297 for questions about copy fees or mailing requests. The NCARD recording fees page shows the full state fee schedule.

Nearby Counties

Deed records for land near the Currituck County border may be filed in these counties.