FAQs
Our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
We accept maps/plats that are 24x36, as well as, 18x24 for recording. These are the only 2 sizes that we accept.
Harnett County was formed from Cumberland County in the year 1855. Our office has records dating back to this time; however, fires in 1892 and 1894 destroyed many of the early records.
If the person was born in Harnett County, a certified copy is $10.00.
Our office can perform a statewide search if you were born from 1971 to present. The cost for a statewide search is $24.00. If you were born in another county prior to 1971, you will need to contact that county for your birth record.
For any vital record transaction, our office accepts cash or card (Visa and Mastercard)
For any real estate transaction, our office accepts cash or check
Yes. All information maintained in our office is public record, with the exception of military discharges.
No. North Carolina General Statutes strictly prohibits the staff of the Register of Deeds from performing title searches. The individual or a legal representative may perform the search.
Deed name changes require the submittal of a new deed to the Register of Deeds office. We suggest that you consult an attorney unless you are familiar with creating legal documents. The Register of Deeds cannot add or remove names from deeds.
If you have a map book and page, enter those numbers in the corresponding fields on the search page.
If the map is a Plat Cabinet, enter PC#___ in the book field. The slide number will be entered in the page field with no space or dash between the number and the letter. Example: For Plat Cabinet C, Slide 123-B enter PC#C in the book field and 123B in the page field.
Marriage licenses obtained from our office can be used anywhere in the State of North Carolina and only in the State of North Carolina. Licenses obtained from Harnett County must be returned to Harnett County.
To have the ceremony performed by a Harnett County Magistrate, at least one party must reside in Harnett, Johnston or Lee County.
The Register of Deeds records military separation documents known as a DD214 record. They are kept on file for a lifetime. Military discharges have restricted public access; only available to the Veteran or legal spouse when the Veteran passes. Veterans who need to obtain a DD214 must make the request in person, providing a government issued ID or by mail, with a notarized request and a copy of the Veteran’s government issued ID. Once the Veteran passes away, the legal spouse can get the document for the funeral service or for insurance purposes. A certified copy will be provided free of charge.
Presentation of Military Discharge Document for Recording (FILL IN & PRINT)
Presentation of Military Discharge Document for Recording (PRINT)
Request for Copy of Military Discharge Document (FILL IN & PRINT)
Request for Copy of Military Discharge Document (PRINT)