Yadkin County Deed Records Access

Yadkin County deed records document every property transfer in this rural county in the Yadkin River valley of North Carolina. The Register of Deeds office in Yadkinville keeps these records and makes them open to public search. Property owners, title companies, and real estate attorneys rely on Yadkin County deed records to confirm who holds title to a parcel. The office records deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, plats, and UCC filings. Historical records go back to 1850 and online search covers 1990 forward. This page explains how to use Yadkin County deed records.

Yadkin County Register of Deeds

Cindy L. Shore serves as the Yadkin County Register of Deeds. The office is at 101 S State St, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Call 336-679-8831 for assistance. You can also email cshore@yadkincounty.gov for help with Yadkin County deed records or vital records.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It closes on state holidays. Staff handle record searches, copy requests, and document filings. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.

Search Yadkin County Records Online

Yadkin County offers online access to deed records from 1990 to the present. The Yadkin County Register of Deeds website provides a free search tool. You can look up records by name, date, book and page, or document type.

The image below shows the Yadkin County property records search portal.

Online results serve as a reference tool. Certified copies must come from the office in Yadkinville. For records before 1990, contact the office directly. Staff can search the older index books for records back to 1850.

The Yadkin County government website provides general county information and links to other departments. The Register of Deeds is listed under county services.

Types of Yadkin County Records

The Yadkin County Register of Deeds records a range of real estate documents. Warranty deeds give full ownership with a guarantee of clear title. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds. Deeds of trust secure a loan with real property as collateral.

Plats show the boundaries of subdivided land. Powers of attorney, cancellations, and UCC financing statements tied to real property are also filed. Each document is indexed by the names of all parties. Under G.S. 161-22, the register must maintain full alphabetical indexes for all recorded instruments. The register assigns each filing a book and page number or document number for easy lookup.

Yadkin County Recording Fees

Yadkin County follows the statewide fee schedule. Under G.S. 161-10, most instruments cost $26 for the first 15 pages and $4 per page after that. Deeds of trust and mortgages cost $64 for the first 35 pages, then $4 per additional page.

Plats cost $21 per sheet. Nonstandard documents get a $25 surcharge. Satisfaction instruments have no fee. Multiple instruments filed as one cost $10 each. The NCARD recording fees page has the full fee list for all North Carolina counties.

The excise tax on conveyances is $1 per $500 of the sale price under G.S. 105-228.30. The seller pays this before the deed can be recorded. This tax applies to all transfers of real property in the state.

Filing a Deed in Yadkin County

The grantor signs the deed. A notary acknowledges the signature under G.S. 47-14. The document must meet all format rules in G.S. 161-14. Paper must be 8.5 by 11 or 8.5 by 14 inches. The first page needs a 3-inch top margin. Other margins require at least half an inch. Use black ink on white paper with a 9-point minimum font.

Print on one side of each page. Name the instrument type at the top. Deeds made after January 1, 1980, must show the drafter on the first page per G.S. 47-17.1. Bring it to 101 S State St in Yadkinville. Pay the fees and excise tax.

The register stamps the deed with the filing date and time. Under G.S. 47-18, North Carolina is a race to record state. The first to file has priority. Record your deed right after closing.

Yadkin County eRecording

Yadkin County accepts electronic recording. This lets attorneys and title firms submit documents online without a trip to Yadkinville. The Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act in G.S. 47-16.1 through 47-16.7 governs the process. Electronic signatures carry the same legal weight as ink signatures.

The Secretary of State sets eRecording standards for the entire state. All electronic documents must meet the same formatting rules as paper ones. The NCARD directory confirms which counties support electronic filing.

Yadkin County Historical Records

Yadkin County holds land records from 1850. Marriage records also start that year. Vital records from 1913 are on file. These older documents help with title chains, genealogy work, and historical research.

Older records are stored in bound books at the office. For research into early filings, plan to visit in person. Staff can guide you through the older indexes. The NCARD website provides resources and contact details for all 100 county offices in North Carolina.

The image below shows the NCARD recording fees schedule used statewide.

Every county in North Carolina follows this same fee structure for recording instruments.

Under G.S. 147-54.3, the Secretary of State runs a land records management program. This program sets minimum standards for indexing and recording. It helps local offices like the Yadkin County Register of Deeds maintain sound practices. These statewide rules keep records uniform from county to county. If your title search spans more than one county, this consistency makes the work much simpler for researchers and attorneys alike.

Nearby Counties

Property along Yadkin County borders may be filed in a neighboring county office.