Register Of Deeds

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Protecting and Providing All Recorded Transactions

1300 South Horner Blvd.
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-4585

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pamela G. Britt, Register

Marriage License by Appointment Only 

Effective January 1st, 2024 we will not be able to pull out of County Birth Certificates until further notice.  


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Lee County Register of Deeds is to maintain, protect, and make accessible all recorded transactions and vital records for the County.

OVERVIEW

The Register of Deeds office is responsible for recording instruments that are properly notarized. Most of the instruments are pertaining to real estate in Lee County. The office is also responsible for vital records for Lee County including Marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, discharges and many other documents.
 
Click here to order Certified Vital Records Online
Register of Deeds Online
Fee Schedule
North Carolina Document Recording Standards
Marriage License Application
Marriage License Requirements 
Social Security Number Affidavit
Assumed Business Name

NEW - Click HERE to register your name for our new Property Notification site. You will be able to register to be notified by e-mail if a document with the requested name is filed in our office. The site will provide instructions and additional details. This service is free.

EARLY CUTOFF FOR RECORDING

Effective January 1, 2017 the Lee County Register of Deeds office will designate an early cutoff recording time of 4:30 pm daily for all documents.