North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 709 — Solicitation for Copies/Reg. of Deeds Fees.

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

69 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Bill 709 updated a couple of lines to clarify the fee structure for registering or filing instruments with the register of deeds. Specifically, the revised language specifies that "Instruments in General" fees remain at $26 for the first 15 pages and $4 for each additional page, while also addressing fees for excessive recording data and additional security instrument references. These changes are important because they ensure that the rules around fees are clear and consistent, helping to prevent confusion and ensuring fair treatment across the state.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 709 Short Title:
709 Apr 10, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10248-MQf-103 (03/22) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SOLICITATION OF A FEE IN EXCHANGE FOR COPIES OF RECORDED DOCUMENTS AND TO CLARIFY THE FEES CHARGED BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR RECORDING INSTRUMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO DEEDS OF TRUST AND MORTGAGES.
Judiciary II, if favorable, Finance April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SOLICITATION OF A FEE IN EXCHANGE FOR COPIES OF RECORDED DOCUMENTS AND TO CLARIFY THE FEES CHARGED BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR RECORDING INSTRUMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO DEEDS OF TRUST AND MORTGAGES.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, all fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the county general fund.
*H709-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, all fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the county general fund.
*DRH10248-MQf-103* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) Instruments in General.
(1) Instruments in General.
– Any instrument presented for registration that indicates in its title or within the first two pages of its text that it is intended or purports to modify, amend, supplement, assign, satisfy, terminate, revoke, or cancel a previously registered instrument.
– Any instrument presented for registration that indicates in its title or within the first two pages of its text that it is intended or purports to modify, amend, supplement, assign, satisfy, terminate, revoke, Page 2 House Bill 709-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 or cancel a previously registered instrument.
… Page 2 DRH10248-MQf-103 [v.8] (03/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 i.
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DRH10248-MQf-103 [v.8] (03/17) Page 3
House Bill 709-First Edition Page 3
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 709?
HB 709 is sponsored by Wray, Jordan, Julia C. Howard (Republican), and Sarah Stevens (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 709?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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