This new requirement has risen out of the growing number of deed transfers where delinquent taxes were not paid prior to transfer. It has become very costly to the County to collect these unpaid taxes. Some of these costs include: increased legal fees, additional postage and/or extended time spend explaining our actions to affected persons.

Wilson County was added to North Carolina General Statue 161-31 by Senate Bill 1093. The statute required Resolution was adopted at the County Commissioners meeting on December 6, 2004. A copy of the resolution can be seen by clicking here.

To save time attorneys may choose to print the text from either option #1 or #2 in the body of the deed.

In option #1 the deed will need to be brought to the Collections Division of the Tax Department. The attorney will then present the deed to the clerk at the counter. The clerk will verify that no delinquent taxes are owed on the property and complete Option #1. To expedite the process the attorney should have the Parcel Number(s) either printed on the deed or on hand to present to the clerk.

In option #2 the attorney simply completes the statement by putting his/her name in the blank. This option allows the attorney to bypass the Tax Department and take the deed straight to the Register of Deeds for filing.

If you have any question concerning this new procedure, please contact our office at 252-399-2901.