When a loan secured by a North Carolina deed of trust or mortgage is paid off, the secured creditor signs this satisfaction so the Register of Deeds can show the security instrument is satisfied of record. When a loan secured by a North Carolina deed of trust or mortgage is paid off, the secured creditor signs this satisfaction so the Register of Deeds can show the security instrument is satisfied of record.
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When a loan secured by a North Carolina deed of trust or mortgage is paid off, the secured creditor signs this satisfaction so the Register of Deeds can show the security instrument is satisfied of record.
What you'll need
Read the packet and check the receiving agency's required form.
Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in the document.
Review the packet's signing, identification and witness instructions.
How to complete it
Prepared by and mail to (top of Page 1) Enter who prepared the document and where the Register of Deeds should mail it. Leave the space above the dotted line blank.
Who signs The secured creditor (lender or noteholder), or its authorized officer.
Sign before a notary (Page 3) Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Record the original with the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located.
North Carolina requires the secured creditor to submit a satisfaction for recording within 30 days after payoff (G.S. 45-36.9).
In North Carolina, real estate loans are secured by a deed of trust. Use this form for a private, family, or seller-financed loan. The borrower signs it, and it is recorded.
A promissory note is a written promise to repay a loan, such as a loan between family members or friends, with the interest rate and payment schedule spelled out.
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