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Assumed Name
Read a variety of legal documents related to assumed name.
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Birth Records
You can obtain birth records in person or by mail from the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
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Conversion Chart for Plats
The conversion charts will help you determine the current indexing information for plats.
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Death Records
The Wayne County Register of Deeds Office can issue a death record for those persons who died in Wayne County.
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Deed Transfer Process
A flow chart describing the deed transfer process in Wayne County
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eRecording
Cutting edge technology has paved the way for the Register of Deeds Office to receive Satisfaction of Security instruments through a process called eRecording.
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Fee Schedule
Fees differ based on the type of information you are seeking. Scan tables and find fees for the service you need.
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Fraud Protection
Free service from Register of Deeds for protection from Property and Mortgage Fraud.
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Marriage Licenses
Learn how to obtain a marriage license in Wayne County.
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Military Records
Learn how to obtain a copy of military records.
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Notary Public
Are you interested in becoming a Notary? View the requirements and learn how to be sworn in.
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Online Search
Browse public records with our online search application.
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Privacy Notice
Please read our privacy notice so you can be informed about your rights.
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Proximity Map
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Satisfactions
The method of cancellation of Deeds of Trust will be by recording a notarized Certificate of Satisfaction signed by the Trustee or Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust.
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UCC Information
A UCC is a security agreement that is recorded to protect the secured party's investment. In a security agreement, a loan of money is secured by collateral, thereby giving the lender rights in the property. Effective July 1, 2001, several changes became effective regarding UCC filings. Only fixture filings are accepted in the Register of Deeds. A UCC fixture filing relates to items that are attached to or become part of real estate. All non-fixture filings must be filed with the Secretary of State in North Carolina. UCC Filings Changes Please note the following changes affecting UCC filings as of July 1, 2001:
The primary responsibilities of the Register of Deeds Office are to record, maintain and make available to the general public real estate documents and other documents on file in the office. The staff also issues marriage licenses, birth, death, and marriage certificates, notary oaths, and maintains records of armed forces discharges.