Scotland Property Records

Scotland County, North Carolina, includes the City of Laurinburg, the county seat, the Town of Gibson, the Town of Wagram, East Laurinburg, Laurel Hill, and a portion of Maxton. Property records in Scotland County, NC, usually list the owner, loans, taxes, and details about the property, like size, map location, boundaries, and sale history.

With $42,629 representing the county's median earnings, Scotland County property records show average home values around $81,675, and there is a median rent of $652. About tax assessments, Scotland County takes an average of 1.23% of a property's fair market value.

In Scotland County, NC, property records are maintained by the Register of Deeds office. This office preserves various land documents, including plats, mortgages, deeds, liens, and more.

Individuals can access these records through the office's Property and Records Search web page. The first online tool provided allows access to documents from 1978, including all plats, by signing in as a guest. The second platform lets users view and print document images recorded before 1978.

Both online platforms offer search options based on name, document type, file number, book and page number, and date range. If the property owner's name is unknown, the Laurinburg/Scotland County GIS can often provide the owner's name and a reference to the deed's book and page.

Aside from online, records can be accessed by visiting the Register of Deeds office at 507 W Covington St., Laurinburg, during regular hours. Alternatively, individuals can request records in writing for delivery by mail, facsimile, or electronic transmission. This process entails adhering to specified requirements and remitting the applicable fees for the service.

Obtaining uncertified copies of property documents from the Scotland County Register of Deeds incurs a fee of $0.25 per page. For certified copies, the initial page costs $5, with each additional page priced at $2. For further information, contact the office at 910-277-2575.

Zoning information for properties can be verified by contacting the Scotland County Zoning Department. The department can verify designated zoning classification and permitted land uses of a specific property by address or parcel number.