Johnston County Register of DeedsDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Johnston County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Johnston County Register of Deeds. Marriage licenses are issued by the Johnston County Register of Deeds. Johnston County has 241,955 residents; the county seat is Smithfield.
North Carolina
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Johnston County Register of Deeds
- Address
- 207 East Johnston Street, Suite 209, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Phone
- (919) 989-5160
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Website
- johnstonnc.govCounty site: johnstonnc.com
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Wayne County Register of DeedsWayne County · seat Goldsboro~23 mi
- Wake County Register of DeedsWake County · seat Raleigh~24.9 mi
- Wilson County Register of DeedsWilson County · seat Wilson~28.2 mi
- Harnett County Register of DeedsHarnett County · seat Lillington~30.1 mi
- Sampson County Register of DeedsSampson County · seat Clinton~36.2 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Johnston County or the State of North Carolina.
Who records deeds in Johnston County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Johnston County are recorded by the Johnston County Register of Deeds. The office is at 207 East Johnston Street, Suite 209, Smithfield, NC 27577.
Where do I get a marriage license in Johnston County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Johnston County Register of Deeds.
What is the phone number of the Johnston County Register of Deeds?
(919) 989-5160, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Johnston County Register of Deeds website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Johnston County or the State of North Carolina. The official website is johnstonnc.gov.