Recording of a Deed

The Register of Deeds office files all deeds recorded for land transactions in Avery County. The original notarized deed is recorded in the Register of Deeds office. The original copy of the deed is probated, scanned and indexed. The cost of the deed is $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 each additional page.

If any money exchanges hands between parties, the excise tax is placed on the deed at the time of recording. The cost is $2.00 per thousand of the TOTAL purchase price. The stamp is normally paid by the Grantor of the deed, and the recording fee is normally paid by the Grantee of the deed. If there is no consideration, please state "0" on the deed. The Land Records office needs the grantees mailing address for the taxbill. Please send check or money order and self addressed stamped envelope for return when mailing in the original deed.

The Register of Deeds office maintains a record of all real estate transactions in Avery County.

Please contact the Register of Deeds office for any further information. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.