Frequently Asked Questions of
Iredell County Register of Deeds

• Can anyone access the information contained in the Register of Deeds office?
  Yes.  All information is in our office is public record, except military discharges. Information is available online at www.co.iredell.nc.us.

• What is your mailing address?
  P.O. Box 904, Statesville, NC 28687

• Does your office search titles?
  No.  This can be done by the individual or by a legal representative.

• How do I obtain a copy of my deed?
  Register of Deeds office will provide a copy of you deed at $.25 per page.   If you know the names of the grantors or grantees, the year purchased, and/or information to help us find the document, you may request it by mail or access the online record search for information back to 1964.

• Can the Register of Deeds tell who owns property at a specific address?
  No.  The Iredell County tax department can provide this information if given a street address.  Call (704) 878-5368.

• For my friends without Internet access, how can they obtain information on the Register of Deeds office?
  By dialing (704) 872-7468, patrons may obtain information about the office by phone.  Topics covered marriage license requirements, UCCS, and cancellations.

• How do I obtain a copy of the map to my property?
  Our office will provide a copy of a plat map for $2.00, if it has been recorded. You may also contact the Mapping Department.

• What steps do I take to get married?
  The Bride and Groom must personally appear and apply for a license. A license can be issued in any county and the marriage can take place anywhere within the state, but the license must be returned to the county where issued.  The license is valid for 60 days.  There is no waiting period. The license is issued upon request.  No physical is required.  Government ID such as a driver’s license, state issued ID, or Passport, Military ID must be presented along with the social security card.  There is a fee of $60.00 for the license.  An ordained minister or a magistrate may perform the ceremony.

• How do I obtain a copy of my marriage license?
  If your marriage took place in Iredell County, you may request a copy by mail or in person.  Copies are available upon return of the original marriage license. To process the request, we need the name of bride and groom and the date of the marriage.   A certified copy of a marriage license is $10.00.

• Once I have obtained a marriage license, who do I speak with about a civil ceremony or marriage by the Justice of the Peace?
  You may schedule an appointment with a magistrate by dialing (704) 878-4211.  The fee is $20.00.

• How do I obtain a copy of my divorce?
  If the divorce was processed in Iredell County, you may obtain a copy from the clerk of court’s office on the first floor of the courthouse.

• How do I file separation papers?
  It is advisable to see an attorney who will draw up the papers.  Both parties will sign the document, and it must be properly notarized.  The recording fee is $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page.

• Can I obtain a copy of a birth certificate from your office?
  The Register Deeds office houses birth, marriage and death certificates for Iredell County only.  Vital records houses birth records for births in the state of NC.  For more information, call vital records at (919) 733-3526.   For more information regarding vital records in Iredell County, call (704) 872-7468 or write to P.O. Box 904, Statesville NC 28687.

• How do I use the Online Record Search?
  You can access the Online Record Search through the county website. Below are the steps to access the Online Record Search:
  
  1. Using your web browser, go to www.co.iredell.nc.us;
  2. Click on the intro picture to enter the site;
  3. Click on the "Register of Deeds" link in the County Quick Links menu (on the right side of the screen); this will take you to the Register of Deeds main web page;
  4. Click on the "Online Records Search" link in the menu on the right.

  To do an online record search:

  1. Select the type of search to perform from the menu on the left - by Name (simple or advanced), Book/Page, File Number, Date Range, Subdivision or Condominium;
  2. Before performing a search, you must log in to gain access. If this is your first time searching on our website, you will need to create a User ID and password. There is no fee for this service, and you will use the same User ID and password each time you visit our online search. To create a new account you will:
     
     • Click on the "Click here to create a new account" link;
     • Fill out the form that is provided;
     • When finished, click the "Create Account" button.
       
  3. Log in using your User ID and password;
  4. Type in the appropriate information in the search fields based on the type of search you selected. For example, if you specified a name search, type in the last name and (optional) first name of the person whose records you wish to view;
  5. Click on the "Search" button. Those records that meet your search criteria will be displayed.

  Viewing the Search Results:

  1. Click on the empty boxes in the "Select" column next to each record you wish to view in the search results, then click the "Display" button located at the bottom of the page;
  2. Detailed information on the records you selected will be displayed. For certain records there may be an image of the record that you can view; to view the document, click on the "View Image" link for the record (note that if no image exists there will be no link displayed).
     (NOTE: If a security warning window appears on your screen and asks if you want to trust a signed applet from "Daeja Image Systems Ltd.", you must click "Yes" to view the image.)