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Code · North Carolina · Chapter 47 — Probate and Registration

§ 47-46.3. Affidavit of lost note.

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§ 47-46.3. Affidavit of lost note.
No particular phrasing is required for an affidavit of lost note pursuant to G.S. 45-36(a)(6) as it was in effect prior to October 1, 2005. The following form, when properly completed, is sufficient to satisfy the requirements for an affidavit of lost note under G.S. 45-37(a)(6) as it was in effect prior to October 1, 2005.
AFFIDAVIT OF LOST NOTE
[Name of affiant] personally appeared before me in ____________ County, State of
____________, and having been duly sworn (or affirmed) made the following affidavit:
1. The affiant is the owner of the note or other indebtedness secured by the deed of trust, mortgage, or other instrument executed by __________ (grantor, mortgagor), __________ (trustee), and ____________ (beneficiary, mortgagee), and recorded in __________ County at __________ (book and page); and
2. The note or other indebtedness has been lost and after the exercise of due diligence cannot be located.
3. The affiant certifies that all indebtedness secured by the deed of trust, mortgage, or other instrument was satisfied on __________, __________ (date of satisfaction), and the affiant is responsible for cancellation of the same.
____________________
(Signature of affiant)
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this ____ day of ___________,_____.
[Signature and seal of notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths]. (1995, c. 292, s. 4; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 604, s. 2; c. 742, s. 19; 1999-456, s. 59; 2005-123, s. 6.)
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