Davie County Property Deed Search

Davie County deed records stretch back to 1837, covering nearly two centuries of land history in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The Register of Deeds office at 123 South Main Street in Mocksville maintains all land records for the county. A remote access site lets you search property records, plat maps, and vital records from home. The office also offers a free property notification service that sends email alerts when documents are filed in your name. Call 336-753-6080 for questions about deed records or filing.

Davie County Register of Deeds

The Davie County Register of Deeds is at 123 South Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The phone number is 336-753-6080. Staff record deeds, deeds of trust, cancellations, plats, assumed names, and powers of attorney.

The office also files assignments of deed of trust, land sales contracts, restrictive covenants, satisfactions, separation agreements, subdivision plat maps, and UCC financing statements. These documents become part of the public record in Davie County. Anyone can view or request copies.

An online assumed business name filing option is available. The recording fee is $26, with an added $15 third-party service fee for online submissions.

The Davie County Register of Deeds official page is shown below.

This page lists all document types recorded by the office and provides contact information.

Searching Davie County Deed Records Online

The Davie County Remote Access Site gives free online access to land records. Property records go from 1837 to the present. Plat maps start from 1912. Basic vital record data is available from 1913. Highway maps date from 1967.

The site lets you search by name, date, book and page, or document type. Results show index data and may include document images. Online records are for reference. They are not certified copies. For legal use, visit the office in Mocksville.

Davie County also runs a property notification service. This free tool sends email alerts when new documents are filed under your name. It can help you watch for fraud or track activity on your property records.

Davie County Deed Recording Rules

Every deed filed in Davie County must meet state format rules. Under G.S. 161-14, the paper must be 8.5 by 11 or 8.5 by 14 inches. The first page needs a three-inch top margin. All other margins need at least half an inch. Print in black ink on white paper, single-sided, at 9 points or more.

Deeds must be signed, notarized, and show the drafter's name on page one. Under G.S. Chapter 47, the Register of Deeds checks for proper acknowledgment before accepting the document. This process has been standard in Davie County since 1980.

Fees for Davie County Deed Records

Davie County follows the state fee schedule set by G.S. Chapter 161. Standard deeds cost $26 for the first 15 pages and $4 per page after. Deeds of trust cost $64 for the first 35 pages. Nonstandard documents add $25. Plats cost $21 per sheet. Satisfaction instruments file for free.

The excise tax on property sales is $1 per $500, per G.S. 105-228.30. The seller pays this before the deed is recorded. The NCARD recording fees page has the full list of fees that apply in all North Carolina counties.

Davie County Deed Priority

North Carolina is a race to record state. Under the Conner Act, G.S. 47-18, a deed is not valid against later purchasers until it is recorded in the county where the land lies. In Davie County, the first to file takes priority.

Each instrument is stamped with the day and hour of arrival. If two documents are filed at the same time, the one with the lower document number takes first place. This rule keeps the chain of title clear and rewards prompt recording.

The Conner Act statute is shown below.

This law applies to every deed filing in Davie County and all other North Carolina counties.

Historical Records in Davie County

Davie County was formed in 1836 from Rowan County. Land records begin in 1837. Early deeds cover the rural farms and small tracts that made up the Piedmont landscape at that time. Old instruments may use creek names, road markers, and neighbor references as boundary descriptions.

Plat maps from 1912 are also available online. Highway maps start from 1967. These resources are valuable for genealogy, title research, and local history. The Register of Deeds staff in Mocksville can help you find and read older documents.

The NCARD directory lists contact details for all 100 county Registers of Deeds. The NC Secretary of State runs the land records management program that sets statewide indexing and recording standards.

Davie County Document Types

The Davie County Register of Deeds records a broad range of land instruments. These include deeds, deeds of trust, assignments of deed of trust, assumed names, land sales contracts, powers of attorney, restrictive covenants, satisfactions, separation agreements, and subdivision plat maps. UCC financing statements are also filed at this office.

Each of these documents becomes part of the permanent public record. The office maintains full alphabetical indexes as required by G.S. 161-22. Every grantor and grantee name is cross-indexed. This makes it possible to trace ownership chains across multiple transactions. The NCARD website provides guidance on document types and recording practices across all 100 North Carolina counties.

Davie County Property Fraud Alerts

Davie County offers a free property notification service. When a document is filed under your name at the Register of Deeds office, you get an email alert. This tool helps you spot unauthorized filings or possible fraud early. Sign up through the Davie County Remote Access Site at no cost.

Property fraud can happen when someone forges a deed or files a false lien. Early detection is the best defense. The notification service sends alerts right away, giving you time to act. Contact the office at 336-753-6080 if you receive an alert for a filing you did not authorize.

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