Pasquotank County Property Deed Records

Pasquotank County deed records are managed by the Register of Deeds office in Elizabeth City. The office records and maintains all documents tied to land transactions. It also issues marriage licenses, administers notary oaths, and retains military discharge records, cemetery records, plats, and genealogy information. Staff are committed to enforcing the North Carolina General Statutes that govern their work. You can search documents online or order vital records through the website. The office currently accepts e-recording for satisfactions only.

Pasquotank County Register of Deeds

The Pasquotank County Register of Deeds office provides many services. The core function is recording and maintaining all documents tied to land transactions. This includes deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, plats, liens, and releases. All recorded instruments are public records open to anyone.

Beyond land records, the office issues marriage licenses and administers notary oaths. It retains military discharge records and cemetery records. Genealogy information is also on file. The Pasquotank County Register of Deeds website has links to search documents online and order vital records.

Below is the Pasquotank County property records portal used for deed record searches.

The website provides direct access to the online document search and vital records ordering system.

Searching Pasquotank County Records Online

Pasquotank County offers an online search portal for deed records. The Pasquotank County online search system lets you look up records by name, document type, book and page, or recording date. The system works best with a screen resolution of at least 1024 by 768 pixels.

The office makes no guarantees about the collection, accuracy, authenticity, or use of online records. The website is for informational use and convenience only. Official records are kept at the Register of Deeds office in Elizabeth City.

Per G.S. 132-1.8(g), social security numbers and personal identification numbers may not appear in documents unless required by law or redacted. Any person has the right to request removal of personal information from images on the website.

Pasquotank County Parcel Search

The Pasquotank County parcel information search provides another way to find property data. Parcel data is current as of January 1, 2025. You can search by owner name, parcel ID, map number, address, PID, recent transfer, or deed book and page.

Partial searches work well. You can enter a partial name or partial address and get matching results. Results can be exported to a spreadsheet for further analysis. This tool is useful when you know the property address but not the deed book and page number. Once you find the parcel, you can use the deed reference to look up the full record in the Register of Deeds system. The parcel search and the deed search work best when used side by side. One gives you the property data, and the other gives you the full text of the Pasquotank County deed records tied to that parcel.

Recording Deeds in Pasquotank County

All deeds filed in Pasquotank 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. Other margins need half an inch. Use black ink on white paper with a font of at least 9 points. Print on one side only.

Pasquotank County currently accepts e-recording for satisfactions only. All other documents must be filed in person or by mail. The office is committed to proper enforcement of the NC General Statutes that govern recording. Fees follow the statewide schedule under G.S. Chapter 161. A standard deed is $26 for the first 15 pages. Deeds of trust are $64 for the first 35 pages. Nonstandard documents add $25.

Pasquotank County Deed Priority

North Carolina uses a race to record system governed by the Conner Act, G.S. 47-18. A deed is not valid against later purchasers or lien creditors until it is filed. In Pasquotank County, the Register of Deeds stamps each instrument with the date and hour of filing.

The first to record wins. If two instruments are filed at the same time, the one with the lower document number takes priority. This system makes quick recording essential for protecting property rights in Pasquotank County.

Excise Tax in Pasquotank County

Property transfers in Pasquotank County are subject to the North Carolina excise tax. Under G.S. 105-228.30, the rate is $1 per $500 of the sale price. The seller pays before the deed is filed. Timber deeds carry the same rate. If a parcel sits in more than one county, the tax goes where the greater share of value lies.

The NCARD recording fees page lists all current fees and excise tax details for every North Carolina county.

Below is the statewide association page that connects to all 100 county Register of Deeds offices.

The NCARD website includes county directories, fee schedules, recording standards, and e-recording information.

Pasquotank County Vital Records

The Register of Deeds office in Pasquotank County handles vital records alongside deed records. You can order vital records online through the county website. Marriage licenses are issued at the office in Elizabeth City. Both parties must appear in person to apply.

Birth and death records follow state rules on who may obtain certified copies. The office also retains cemetery records and military discharge documents. These records are separate from deed records but share the same office and staff. Call the Register of Deeds for details on fees and requirements for vital record requests. The fact that Pasquotank County deed records and vital records are kept in the same place makes it simple to cross-check land and family data during a single visit to Elizabeth City.

Nearby Counties

Deed records for property near the Pasquotank County border may be filed in one of these neighboring counties.