Pender County Register of Deeds - Sharon Lear Willoughby

05/08/2026

I am so blessed and grateful to have the Best Team!!!

04/02/2026

02/01/2026

Pender County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, due to winter weather.

‼Residents are urged to stay off the roads. Unless absolutely necessary. Limiting travel helps reduce the risk of accidents and allows emergency crews to respond more efficiently.

Stay informed by downloading the Pender County Emergency Management app for emergency alerts, weather updates and important safety information. Search “Pender County EM” in your app store and enable notifications.

Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies involving serious or immediate threats to life or property, such as medical emergencies or downed power lines.

01/26/2026

The Pender County Register of Deeds Office will be closed Thursday, January 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. for office training.

Please feel free to contact our office at 910-259-1225 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your understanding.

01/26/2026

Pender County Government plans to operate on a normal schedule on Monday, Jan. 26, as weather conditions are forecast to trend warmer into Sunday and Monday.

01/23/2026

As winter weather approaches this weekend, local emergency management officials urge all residents to take immediate steps. Preparing now will help protect your family and animals with the freezing weather coming this weekend and this week. The National Weather Service forecasters are calling for sleet and freezing rain to come into the area tomorrow night into Sunday, creating dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages across the region.

Key Safety Actions
• Restock or update your emergency kit today to ensure you have essential supplies ready before conditions worsen.
• Keep at least a three day supply of non perishable food in your home to avoid unnecessary trips during hazardous weather.
• Use rock salt or ice melt products to keep walkways clear and reduce the risk of slips and falls.
• Create or review your family communications plan so everyone knows how to stay in touch if power or cell service is disrupted.
• Avoid travel whenever possible during winter storms due to dangerous road conditions.
• If travel is absolutely necessary, use extreme caution and allow extra time.
• Check on older adults to be sure they have heat, food, medications, and working flashlights.
• Keep a close eye on children, especially when playing outdoors. Limit time in the cold and make sure they’re dressed in warm layers.
• Bring pets indoors to protect them from freezing temperatures.
• Move outdoor animals to sheltered areas and ensure they have access to unfrozen drinking water.
• Never use charcoal grills or camp stoves indoors for heating or cooking. These devices produce toxic fumes that can be deadly.

Download the Pender County Emergency Management App for emergency information notifications.

01/23/2026

Pender Water & Sewer is encouraging residents to take proactive steps ahead of the anticipated winter weather expected to impact the region this weekend. Forecasted conditions, including potential snow and ice, may affect waterlines and other utility infrastructure.

Pender Water & Sewer is working closely with local emergency management officials and community partners to monitor the storm and coordinate response efforts. While uncertainty remains regarding the exact amount of snow or ice accumulation, preparing now can help prevent costly damage and service disruptions in the long run.

Staff will be prepared throughout the weekend to respond to emergency situations as conditions allow. Please be aware that severe weather may impact travel and accessibility, which could result in delays to normal response times. Taking precautions now can help reduce the risk of frozen or burst pipes.

For after-hours water or sewer emergencies, please contact (910) 471-1041.

01/14/2026

📢 Upcoming Electronic Recording of Maps Workshop – January 29, 2026🗺️

The Pender County Register of Deeds is hosting an Electronic Recording of Maps Workshop on Thursday, January 29, 2026, focused on the electronic recording (eRecording) of survey maps, in coordination with the NC Secretary of State’s Land Records Management Division.

📅 Date: January 29th ⏰ Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Pender County Commissioners’ Meeting Room 805 South Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425

🎤 Speaker: Richard A. Elkins, GISP Director, Land Records Management NC Secretary of State

This free workshop will cover how survey maps can be created, approved, signed, and recorded electronically improving efficiency, reducing physical document handling, and producing clearer public records at no additional cost to local governments.

👥 Intended for: attorneys, surveyors, tax office staff, planning department personnel, and others involved in land records. Please invite anyone who may benefit from this workshop to attend.

📧 RSVP by email: [email protected] or [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/09/2025

🎄✨❄️ Pender County Register of Deeds Holiday Closure Notice ❄️✨🎄

The Pender County Register of Deeds wishes you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🤶🎁
May this season bring you peace, joy, and many blessings. ✨❤️

Our office will be closed on the following dates:

➡️ December 24–26 🎄
➡️ January 1 🎆

If you have any questions, please call us at 910-259-1225.
Thank you, and we look forward to serving you in the new year! 💙❄️✨