SMITHFIELD – Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, released figures generated by his office serving as a Passport Acceptance Facility during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Register of Deeds office became a Passport Acceptance Facility in June of 2014.
Since that time, the Register of Deeds office has collected over $763,550 in revenue from this service alone. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the office collected $111,520 in revenue by offering passport services. Revenue generated from passport services has continued to increase year after year.
“As you can see by these figures, having our office serve as a Passport Acceptance Facility is a great way to not only serve the citizens of Johnston County by offering this needed service but it is also a revenue generator for the county. My hope is that the added funds this service generates for the county will help to continue keeping our county tax rate at a minimum,” Mr. Olive said.
The office also handles real estate recordings, issuance of vital records, and Notary Public oaths.
“My staff and I consider it an honor and privilege to serve in any way that we can and to provide excellent customer service to the citizens of our great county.” Mr. Olive stated.
