The Office of the Register of Deeds is charged with recording and preserving public records concerning real estate (deeds, deeds of trust, etc.), UCC's, births, deaths, marriages, notaries public and military discharges. The Register of Deeds also issues marriage licenses and delayed birth certificates. As such, the operation of this office affects the lives of every citizen of Lincoln County, and a large part of the responsibility of the Register of Deeds is to serve the public.

Our mission is to provide exemplary service to the citizens, legal professionals and other office users, always mindful that we are public servants. 

Personal Information Notice - NCGS 132-1.10(g)
Effective 12/01/2005 (1 page in pdf format - 109kb)