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Dare County repeals outdated recording 'return to' requirement to speed electronic filings
Summary
The board voted unanimously to repeal a 1979 ordinance requirement that deeds include a 'return to' name and address on the face of documents, saying modern electronic recording makes that element unnecessary while keeping permanent mailing address requirements.
The Dare County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to repeal the portion of a 1979 ordinance that required the "return to" name and address be affixed on the face of recorded real‑property documents, saying electronic recording and modern practices make the specific provision obsolete.
Register of Deeds Cheryl House explained that because most…
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