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Can I prepare my own deed and have it recorded? North Carolina law allows you to prepare a Deed of Conveyance for any real property to which you have legal title. However, the conveyance of real property is a legal matter that should be given under and with the advise of legal counsel.

Almost all instruments presented for recordation first must be acknowledged (notarized) before the Register of Deeds can record the instrument. Notary Publics are authorized by North Carolina law to perform this duty.

A deed must state the name and address for the current owner making the transfer (the grantor) and the new owner receiving the property (the grantee). A deed with more than one grantor or grantee must include the names and addresses of all parties.

The deed must contain, at minimum, an identification of the grantor and grantee, consideration (usually the amount of money paid) and a legal description of the real estate. It may refer to the real estate by lot number as shown on a recorded plat or by a lengthy metes and bounds description prepared by a surveyor.

Attorney Involvement Drafting of legal documents, including deeds, mortgages, and other transaction documents must be prepared by a NC attorney. NCGS § 84-2.1. Non-attorneys may provide limited services in a real estate closing including witnessing of closing documents and receipt and disbursement of closing funds.

Revenue Stamps are $2.00 for every $1,000.00 of the purchase price. For instance, a Deed to transfer a house for $100,000.00 would cost $26.00 for recording plus $200.00 in revenue stamps. In addition, a few counties in NC have a local transfer tax of 1% of the purchase price.