Johnston County Register of Deeds

05/19/2026

FREE SHRED EVENT!!
June 20th from 9am-12pm
Rose Manor Shopping Center
1519 W. Market St. Smithfield, NC 27577
Questions? Contact us at 919-989-5160

05/10/2026

05/04/2026

In recognition of National Travel and Tourism week, we acknowledge the essential role travel plays in powering our economy, strengthening communities and connecting America! We can help you with your traveling needs such as ordering a birth certificate for that summer cruise or applying for a passport to fly across the world!

Contact Johnston County Register of Deeds for more information by visiting our website WWW.JCROD.GOV or by phone 919-989-5160

04/29/2026

Johnston County Register of Deeds office is one of those 7,500 acceptance facilities ! Make an appointment with us by calling 919-209-8327 or visit our website for more information www.JCROD.org

Wondering where to apply for your U.S. passport? Here are the basics:

First-time adult applicants (age 16+): In person at one of the 7,500 passport acceptance facilities using the DS-11 form. Find locations at iafdb.travel.state.gov

Child under age 16: In person at one of the 7,500 passport acceptance facilities with both parents or guardians present (or with a signed consent form). Passport valid for 5 years.

Ages 16-17: In person at one of the 7,500 passport acceptance facilities. Must show that one parent or legal guardian is aware you are applying. Passport valid for 10 years.

Urgent travel within two weeks: In person at one of 27 passport agencies. By appointment only. Must show proof of travel. If you already have a pending application, call 1-877-487-2778.

Adult renewal: By mail or online (IF you meet the requirements). For both mail and online: last passport was issued when you were 16 or older, it is undamaged, has not been reported lost/stolen, and was issued within the last 15 years. For online: Last passport must be expiring within one year or expired less than 5 years ago, not requesting a name change or expedited service.

Find more information at the official source for all things passport, www.travel.state.gov

04/22/2026

On Administrative Professionals Day, we extend our sincere appreciation to the individuals who keep our offices running efficiently each day! A special thanks to my staff, for everything you do!

04/08/2026

The ONLY official, authorized place to renew your U.S. passport online is opr.travel.state.gov. Other websites or companies claiming to renew your passport online charge extra fees, put your personal data at risk, and may be fraudulent. No one else can legally sign and submit your online passport application for you. Even if a company has “Gov” in its name, it is not authorized to accept or process online renewal applications. Always check you are on a website ending in .gov, NOT .com, .us, or .org.