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Tennessee
Recording Information |
Real estate deeds that transfer property in Tennessee can be recorded to provide constructive notice of the transfer. In most cases deed documents are recorded in the County where the property is located.
Statutory requirements for real estate deeds to be recorded in Tennessee:
• Documents can be on 8.5x11 inch white paper or 8.5x14 inch white paper.
• The first page of the document shall have a top margin of 3 inches, a bottom margin of 3 inches, and 1 inch side margins. All other margins can be 1 inch.
• Deeds must contain a recital designating the deed, will, court decree, or other source from which the grantor received the equitable interest. If the source of equitable interest is a deed or other previously recorded instrument, the new document shall give the type of instrument, office, book, and page number. If no
such instrument has been recorded, this shall be stated on the deed.
• Include the name and address of the property owner, as well as the name and address of the person or entity responsible for the payment of real property taxes.
• The name and address of the preparer of the instrument should be on the first page.
• At the end of the legal description of the property, include the name, license number, and address of the surveyor who prepared the boundary survey from which the description was prepared.
• Include the tax assessor’s parcel number of the property.
• Transfer taxes are due upon recording. Conveyances must state total value or consideration (whichever is greater).
• An Oath of Consideration must also be filled out. This form needs to be signed. |
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