§ 161-14.01. Registration of instruments for business and other purposes. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 161‑14.01. Registration of instruments for business and other purposes.

(a)        The register of deeds is hereby authorized to record andfile documents relating to persons, partnerships, and corporations for businessand other purposes, including but not limited to certificates of partnerships,assumed business names, incorporations, dissolutions, or amendments thereto, ina consolidated book or record, including books or records used for the filingof deeds, deeds of trust, leases, and similar documents. It is the intent ofthis section that the register of deeds may file and record some or all of theabove instruments and documents and those of a similar nature in one book orrecord or in a series of books or records consolidated for recording purposes;provided, said instruments and documents shall be indexed as required by law.

(b)        All other laws providing for the filing of documentsprovided for herein shall not be applicable to the county upon adoption by theregister of deeds of a consolidated recording and filing system as authorizedherein. (1973, c. 1013, ss.1, 2.)