Wilson County Property Deed Records

Wilson County deed records are the official source for land ownership information in this eastern North Carolina county. The Register of Deeds office in Wilson keeps these records and makes them available to the public. Home buyers, real estate attorneys, and title companies use Wilson County deed records to verify ownership and search for liens before a transaction closes. The office records deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, plats, and UCC filings. Records date back to 1855 and online search covers 1990 to the present. This guide explains how to find, search, and file Wilson County deed records.

Wilson County Register of Deeds

Brenda S. Lee serves as the Wilson County Register of Deeds. The office is at 115 E Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893. Call 252-399-2938 for help. You can also email brenda.lee@wilsoncountync.gov with questions about deed records or vital records.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office closes on state holidays. Staff can assist with searches, copy requests, and new filings. Walk-in visitors are welcome during business hours.

The Wilson County Register of Deeds website has current contact information and links to online records. The office handles deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, plats, and UCC filings. Vital records from 1913 and marriage records from 1855 are also on file.

Search Wilson County Records Online

Wilson County provides free online access to deed records from 1990 to the present. You can search by name, date, book and page, or document type. Document images are available for viewing and printing in most cases.

The image below shows the Wilson County property records system.

Online results serve as a reference. For certified copies, contact the office at 115 E Nash St in Wilson. Records before 1990 are not in the online system. Visit in person or call to search older filings going back to 1855.

Wilson County Fraud Alert Service

Wilson County offers a property fraud alert service. This tool sends a notification when a new document is recorded against your name. It can help catch fraudulent deeds or liens before they cause harm.

Sign up through the Wilson County Register of Deeds office. The NCARD website lists all counties that support property fraud detection. Wilson County is among them. This service is a simple way to keep track of your property records without having to check the office regularly.

Wilson County Deed Types

Several types of documents are filed with the Wilson County Register of Deeds. Warranty deeds transfer full ownership with a guarantee. Quitclaim deeds pass the grantor's interest without any promise of clear title. Deeds of trust secure a loan with real property.

Plats map out subdivided land and show lot lines, roads, and easements. Powers of attorney, cancellations, and assumed name certificates are also recorded. UCC financing statements tied to real property go through this office. Each filing is indexed by the names of all parties under G.S. 161-22.

Recording Fees in Wilson County

Wilson County uses the statewide fee schedule under G.S. 161-10. General instruments cost $26 for the first 15 pages. Each page after that is $4. Deeds of trust and mortgages cost $64 for the first 35 pages, then $4 per page beyond that.

Other fees apply as well:

• Plats: $21 per sheet
• Nonstandard documents: $25 surcharge
• Multiple instruments as one: $10 each
• Satisfaction instruments: no fee

The excise tax on property transfers is $1 per $500 of the sale price. This tax comes from G.S. 105-228.30. The seller pays it before the deed is recorded. The NCARD fee schedule lists all current rates.

How to File a Deed in Wilson County

Start by preparing the deed. The grantor signs it. A notary acknowledges the signature under G.S. 47-14. The deed must meet format rules in G.S. 161-14. Use 8.5 by 11 or 8.5 by 14 inch paper. The first page needs a 3-inch top margin. Other margins must be at least half an inch. Black ink on white paper. Font at 9 points or above.

Print on one side only. State the instrument type at the top. Deeds made after January 1, 1980, must show the drafter's name on the first page per G.S. 47-17.1. Bring it to 115 E Nash St in Wilson. Pay the fees and any excise tax.

The register stamps the deed with the date and time. North Carolina uses a race to record system. Under G.S. 47-18, the first person to record has priority. Record your deed right after closing to protect your interest.

Wilson County eRecording

Wilson County accepts electronic recording. Attorneys, title companies, and lenders can submit documents online. This saves time and travel. The Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act in G.S. 47-16.1 through 47-16.7 governs the process.

Electronic documents must meet the same standards as paper ones. Electronic signatures carry the same legal weight. The Secretary of State oversees eRecording standards statewide. Check the NCARD directory for current details on Wilson County services.

The Wilson County government website provides links to other county departments and services. The Register of Deeds is listed under county services with contact details and online search access.

Wilson County Land History

Wilson County land records start in 1855. Marriage records begin the same year. Vital records from 1913 are also on file. These older documents help with title chains, genealogy, and historical research.

The image below shows the NCARD website that supports all North Carolina county offices.

The NCARD serves all 100 county registers of deeds in North Carolina. It helps maintain consistent practices across the state for recording, indexing, and fee collection.

Nearby Counties

Property near Wilson County lines may also appear in records from these neighboring counties.