How do I locate an older deed if it is not online? | NC

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Q: How do I locate an older deed for estate property if it does not appear in the online records search? A: Start with the county where the property is located — not the online portal alone. If you already have a deed book and page number, use that exact reference to ask the Register of Deeds for the archived deed copy or image. Older deeds are often stored in deed books, microfilm, or…