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A STATE- BY- STATE GUIDE
R E A L E S T A T E L A W S & C U S T O M S NORTH CAROLINA
Title Insurance Rates NORTH CAROLINA
Filed

Form of Conveyance NORTH CAROLINA
General Warranty Deed; Special Warranty Deed

State Encumbrance Forms NORTH CAROLINA
Deed of Trust; No Mortgage
Customary Closing Entity NORTH CAROLINA
Attorney

Commitment Issued? Duration? NORTH CAROLINA
Yes; 6 Months
When Is Invoice Issued? NORTH CAROLINA
With Commitment
Deed Transfer Tax? NORTH CAROLINA
Yes; Excise Tax

Mortgage Tax? NORTH CAROLINA
No

Leasehold Tax? NORTH CAROLINA
No; Some Counties if Lease is ≥10 Years

Remote Online Notarization (RON) Status NORTH CAROLINA
Permitted Effective 7-1-2023
CUSTOMARY SPLITS
Owner's Policy Premium NORTH CAROLINA
Buyer Pays

Loan Policy Premium NORTH CAROLINA
Buyer Pays

Title Search and Exam Fees NORTH CAROLINA
Buyer Pays

Survey Charges NORTH CAROLINA
Buyer Pays Survey; Seller Pays Inspection

Deed Transfer Tax NORTH CAROLINA
Seller Pays (Called Excise Tax in NC)

Mortgage Tax NORTH CAROLINA
Not Applicable

Closing Fees NORTH CAROLINA
Buyer Pays; Negotiable

Recording Fees NORTH CAROLINA
Buyer Pays Deed of Trust
Seller Pays Deed

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