\n(a) The register of deeds shall record and index the following instruments in accordance with G.S. 161-14.1:\n(1) A substitution of trustee.\n(2) A document of rescission recorded pursuant to G.S. 45-36.6.\n(3) A deed of release or reconveyance.\n(4) A partial release recorded pursuant to G.S. 45-36.22.\n(5) An obligation release recorded pursuant to G.S. 45-36.23.\n(6) A satisfaction document, affidavit of satisfaction, or trustee's satisfaction recorded pursuant to G.S. 45-37(a)(7).\n(7) A lien maturity extension agreement or notice of maturity date recorded pursuant to G.S. 45-36.24.\nNo fee shall be charged by the register of deeds for recording a satisfaction document, affidavit of satisfaction, or a trustee's satisfaction.\n(b) G.S. 161-14.1 (1963, c. 1021, s. 1; 1967, c. 765, s. 6; 1987, c. 620, s. 2; 1991, c. 114, s. 2; 1993, c. 425, s. 3; 1995, c. 292, s. 6; 2005-123, s. 1; 2011-246, s. 5; 2011-312, s. 13.)
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