Tennessee Deed of Trust
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as July 10, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Tennessee Deed of Trust
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"What a wonderful resource! Forms are so easy to use, made the process a breeze. Deeds even helped wi…"
"Very accommodating and self explanatory."
"Easy enough to use the forms. Will probably get them reviewed before recording just to be sure."
"I transferred my property to my child when I moved to another state. I don't know what I would have …"
"Easy to use with very helpful directions."
A deed of trust (DOT), is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in an attached promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage, but differs in that mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender).
In Tennessee, a Deed of Trust is the most commonly used instrument to secure a loan. Foreclosure can be done non-judicially, saving time and expense. This process is called a Trustee Sale.
There are three parties in this Deed of Trust:
1- The Grantor (Borrower)
2- Holder (Lender) and a
3- Trustee (Neutral Third Party)
Basic Concept. The Trustor (Borrower) conveys property title to a Trustee (Neutral Party). A Trustee or beneficiary/Lender can take an action against any person for damages.
This form can be used by a party selling/financing their own house, rental, condominium or small office building. A Promissory Note and Deed of Trust combined with stringent default terms, can be advantageous to the Lender.
(Tennessee DOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"What a wonderful resource! Forms are so easy to use, made the process a breeze. Deeds even helped wi…"
"Very accommodating and self explanatory."
"Easy enough to use the forms. Will probably get them reviewed before recording just to be sure."
"I transferred my property to my child when I moved to another state. I don't know what I would have …"
"Easy to use with very helpful directions."
Important: County-Specific Forms
Our deed of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county in Tennessee.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.