Deputy Register of Deeds - Beaufort County Register of Deeds

Beaufort County • Beaufort County, NC

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About The Position

Performs clerical work of a legal nature in recording, organizing, and maintaining legal documents in the Beaufort County Register of Deeds Office. Daily tasks include assisting professionals and members of the public with real estate recordings; issuing marriage licenses; and handling vital records requests, including reviewing, inspecting, issuing, certifying, and amending records. The position determines and collects fees for services, files records, balances daily fees received, prepares correspondence, and performs other assigned clerical duties. Reports to the Register of Deeds.

Applicants must submit a complete county application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of applications. Applicants must provide complete work history and documentation of certifications, employment locations and dates, and hours worked. A valid North Carolina license is required. A criminal background check and/or NCSBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check, driving record check, and pre-employment drug screen are required. Application deadline: November 18, 2026.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, including business courses, and some experience in a Register of Deeds Office or a similar public-contact and records function requiring office technology and accuracy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to navigate network settings and use computer operating systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Valid North Carolina license.
• Required pre-employment criminal background check and/or NCSBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check, driving record check, and drug screen.
• Submit a complete county application with complete work history and documentation of certifications, employment locations and dates, and hours worked.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clerical experience with public contact, preferably in a legal or banking setting.
• Paralegal experience or experience in a real estate or attorney’s office.
• Bilingual abilities.
• Notary certification or ability to obtain Notary certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist professionals and the public with real estate recordings.
• Handle vital records requests, including reviewing, inspecting, issuing, certifying, and amending records.
• Issue marriage licenses.
• Determine and collect fees for services.
• File, organize, record, and maintain legal documents and records.
• Balance daily fees received.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Perform other assigned clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED