NOTICE TO BLADEN COUNTY TAXPAYERS
The 2025 property taxes on real estate and personal property are now delinquent. Interest and enforced collection on all delinquent taxes has begun as of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Beginning in the 2026 tax year, Bladen County collects for the Town of East Arcadia, the Town of Bladenboro, the Town of White Lake, and the Town of Elizabethtown.
When the County forecloses on a property and it is not sold at auction, it becomes the property of the County and remains available for sale.
You may view the list of County owned properties currently available for sale here: Bladen County Property For Sale: Updated on 7-21-2026
Recording a deed in Bladen County?
In order to be recorded, a certification form must be completed or the Register of Deeds will accept without certification form a deed submitted under the supervision of a closing attorney, and containing this statement on the deed: “This instrument prepared by: ______________, a licensed North Carolina attorney. Delinquent taxes, if any, to be paid by the closing attorney to the county tax collector upon disbursement of closing proceeds.”
Deed Certification Form
Deed Certification Form - Fill In Version
