Johnston County Register-Deeds in Johnston County, North Carolina

When recording a real estate document at the recorder of deeds office, bring the original signed and notarized instrument, ensure it meets all state formatting requirements for margins and legibility, and bring payment for the applicable per-page recording fee. Johnston County Register-Deeds is located at 207 East Johnston Street, Smithfield, NC. Many county recorders also accept documents submitted by mail with a check for fees and a self-addressed return envelope.

About Johnston County Register-Deeds

The Johnston County Register-Deeds, located in Smithfield, North Carolina is a centralized office where public records are recorded, indexed, and stored in Johnston County, NC. The purpose of the Recorder of Deeds is to ensure the accuracy of Johnston County property and land records and to preserve their continuity.

• Recording deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases with Johnston County Register-Deeds
• Obtaining certified copies of recorded real estate documents
• Conducting title searches and property ownership history research
• Recording military discharge (DD-214) records for veteran benefit access