The Rowan County Clerk’s office is thrilled to announce
that we are accepting eRecordings!
We are very excited about this new technology
as this is another way your county clerk’s office has brought
modern cost-saving technology to Rowan County.
Now from anywhere, you can eRecord documents such as
Deeds, Mortgages, Releases, etc.
If you would like to take advantage of eRecording feel free
to contact the below vendors to sign up!
Records
The Legal Records Department is responsible for legal documents which are filed as public record. At the courthouse, most documents are maintained from 1795 to present. Document indexes are available for most document types back to 1880 with few exceptions. Document images are available online for most instrument filings from January 1795 to current date.
Most online real estate records found in the database include: deeds, name changes, mechanics liens, mortgages, powers of attorney, wills, corporations, tax liens, military discharges, trademarks, assignments, releases, marriages, and delinquent property taxes.
Filing fees and document particulars for the most frequently filed documents are available online.
Access to eCCLIX© record indices and document images is available for viewing from this web site. An account and password must be assigned to you by by SMI, the Website Administrator. Access fees are charged for utilizing the data and images. See the HELP topics for additional information.
NOTE: All public records (documents and indices thereof) are available for viewing in the office of the Rowan County Clerk free of charge. The fees charged for this access are intended to be utilized to continue providing this public service.
Exciting News: Mortgage and Deed Fraud Notifications Now Available at the Rowan County Clerk’s Office!
Introducing DocAlert from Software Management, LLC—a powerful new tool to help protect you from potential fraud related to mortgages and deeds. You can register to receive email notifications whenever a mortgage or deed is filed in your name or your business name at the County Clerk’s Office.
How It Works:
Registration is simple and secure, requiring only your name and email. Once registered, DocAlert will send you an alert whenever a mortgage or deed bearing your name is recorded, so you can stay informed and act swiftly in the case of any unauthorized filings.
Why It Matters:
DocAlert helps safeguard you against property fraud by promptly notifying you of any unexpected activity involving mortgages or deeds in your name. This essential service is provided by Software Management, LLC. , in partnership with the Rowan County Clerk’s Office.
Stay Protected—Sign up for DocAlert and take control of your property records today!
Recording Fees
| Recorded in | Total | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affidavit | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Affidavit of Descent and Affidavit of Distribution | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Agreement - Marital, Mortgage Modification, or Subordination | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Fixture Continuation, Assignment, Amendment, Correction, Partial Release | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Assignment of Mortgage | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Assignment of Rents, of Leases, and of Mineral Leases | Deeds | $50 | 1 | 2 |
| Assignment of Vendor’s Lien | Deeds | $46 | 1 | 2 |
| Condo — Deed | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Master Deed for Condominiums | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Contract Real Estate/Land | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Declaration of Trust | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Deed of Correction | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Deed of Restrictions | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Deeds | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Easement | Deeds | $50 | 1 | 2 |
| Easement Release | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Land Use Restrictions | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Lease — Real Estate and/or Equipment | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Real Estate Option | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Release of Mortgage — Full or Partial | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Power of Attorney | Deeds | $50 | 1 | |
| Revocation of Power of Attorney | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Fixture Filing (with prepaid release) | Mortgages | $96 | 1 | |
| Fixture Filing with assignment (with prepaid release) | Mortgages | $142 | 1 | |
| Mortgage | Mortgages | $80 | 5 | |
| Mortgage with MERS/assignment | Mortgages | $126 | 5 | |
| Appointment of Guardianship/Conservator | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Bail Bonds — Property as Surety (with Prepaid Release) | Lis Pendens | $63 | ||
| Child Support Lien — In State | Lis Pendens | $5 | ||
| Child Support Lien Release — In State | Lis Pendens | $5 | ||
| Child Support Lien — Out of State | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Child Support Lien Release — Out of State | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Judgment Lien | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Judgment Lien Release | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Lis Pendens Notice | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Lis Pendens Notice Release ( except for State Tax Liens) | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Tax Lien — Federal | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | |
| Tax Lien Release — Federal | Lis Pendens | $46 | 1 | 2 |
| Tax Lien — State | Lis Pendens | $5 | ||
| Tax Lien Release — State | Lis Pendens | $5 | ||
| Bond to Release Mechanics Lien | Mechanics Liens | $60 | ||
| Mechanics Lien | Mechanics Liens | $46 | 1 | |
| Mechanics Lien Release | Mechanics Liens | $46 | 1 | |
| Articles and Amended Articles (Profit & Nonprofit) | Articles | $46 | 1 | |
| Assumed Name | Assumed Name | $46 | 1 | |
| Name Change | Name Change | $43 | 1 | |
| Plat | Plat Cabinet | $50 | ||
| Notary Bond Filing | Bonds | $19 | ||
| Disclaimer of Will | Wills | $46 | 1 | |
| Renunciation of Will | Wills | $46 | 1 | |
| Will | Wills | $47 | 1 | |
| Other Probate Records | Deeds | $46 | 1 | |
| Affidavit of Conversion to Real Estate ***See Note $4*** | Miscellaneous | $51 | 1 | |
| Affidavit of Severance from Real Estate ( without title fee to Vehicle) | Miscellaneous | $50 | 1 | |
| Certified copy (Plus $50 cents per page, after 3 pages) | Service | $5 | ||
| Notarize Signature ****See Note 3**** | Service | $7 | ||
| Podiatrist Professional Registry | Registry | $10 | ||
| Marriage | Marriage | $50 | ||
| Certificate of Delinquency Assignment | Year-Bill # | $30 | 1 | |
| Certificate of Delinquency Reassignment | Year-Bill # | $46 | 1 | |
| Certificate of Delinquency Release | Year-Bill # | 46 | 1 |