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Register of Deeds
Welcome to the New Hanover County Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds serves as the custodian and manager for real estate-related documents as well as vital records and DD-214s of the county. The elected registrar strives to hold these duties to the utmost standards along with giving you the quality and professional public service in a friendly atmosphere. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we can assist you in any way.
Morghan Collins, Register of Deeds
Morghan Collins was unanimously appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve as New Hanover County's Register of Deeds and was sworn in on February 6, 2023.
- Can you recommend an attorney?
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No, North Carolina law prohibits the Register of Deeds from giving legal advice or referrals.
- Can anyone obtain information on file at the Register of Deeds office?
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Yes, all records filed in the Register of Deeds office are public records. Anyone can view and obtain a copy of a public document in the office.
- Can I add a fraud alert to my records?
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To set up your free Fraud Alert, you can click on the link https://fraudalert.bislandrecords.com/index.php?county=newhanover&state=nc, this will take you directly to our website to fill out the information requested along with your email, or go to our home website at www.registerofdeeds.nhcgov.com, click on the Fraud Alert box and fill out the information requested.
In the event a document is recorded in your name, you will get an email with a copy of the document at no cost to you.
- Can I come in and fill out a form to register my business name?
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Yes, as a courtesy to our customers, we have gone to the Secretary of States website and printed the form needed to register a business name.
- Can you tell me how much a piece of property sold for?
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The Register of Deeds can only provide the amount of the excise tax stamp affixed to the deed at the time it was recorded.
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Register of Deeds
Physical Address
320 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: : 910-798-4530Fax: : 910-798-7751
Real Estate Recording - Main Office
Land Records, Suite 102
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5:00 pmVital Records - Main Office
Vital Services, Suite 120
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:45 pmMarriage License
Appointment only.Notary services No appointment necessary.
Satellite Office
Physical Address
230 Government Center Drive
Suite 180
Wilmington, NC 28403Vital Records - Satellite Office
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:45 pmRecording - Satellite Office
Monday through Friday
2:00 pm to 4:45 pm