NC H235

Creates criminal penalties for filing fraudulent property deeds: Class C felony for properties valued at $100,000 or more, Class G felony for properties under $100,000

Establishes expedited civil process allowing property owners to challenge fraudulent deeds pro se (without an attorney) in district court, with ex parte hearings required within 72 hours of filing

Requires registers of deeds to mark fraudulent recordings with a conspicuous statement declaring the claim false and void, at no fee to the victim

Mandates county boards of commissioners require tax certification before recording deeds (previously optional), while maintaining an exception for deeds prepared by licensed North Carolina closing attorneys

Becomes effective December 1, 2025, applying to documents submitted for recording on or after that date