Dekalb County Notice of Spousal Non-Responsibility Form (Tennessee)
All Dekalb County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Notice of Spousal Non-Responsibility Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Spousal Non-Responsibility form formatted to comply with all Tennessee recording and content requirements.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 1/28/2025
Notice of Non-Responsibility Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 5/16/2025
Completed Example of the Notice of Non-Responsibility Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 4/2/2025
The following Tennessee and Dekalb County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Notice of Spousal Non-Responsibility forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dekalb County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Dekalb County Register of Deeds
Courthouse - 232 S Congress Blvd, Rm 101, Smithville, Tennessee 37166
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (615) 597-4153
Local jurisdictions located in Dekalb County include:
- Alexandria
- Dowelltown
- Liberty
- Smithville
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Dekalb County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Dekalb County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dekalb County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dekalb County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Notice of Spousal Non-Responsibility forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Dekalb County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dekalb County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Tennessee or Dekalb County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Dekalb County Notice of Spousal Non-Responsibility forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
Tennessee Notice of Non-Responsibility by Contract with Spouse
Under Tennessee Property Code section 66-11-103, spouses are awarded certain protections from mechanic's lien if a notice of objection to the contract is timely filed. The form of the notice is called a "Notice of Non-Responsibility by Contract with Spouse."
When the contract for improving real property is made with a husband or a wife who is not separated and living apart from that person's spouse, and the property is owned by the other spouse or by both spouses, the spouse who is the contracting party shall be deemed to be the agent of the other spouse unless the other spouse serves the prime contractor with written notice of that spouse's objection to the contract within ten (10) days after learning of the contract. Tenn. Prop. Code 66-11-103.
This document identifies the parties, the location and starting date of the project, and specifically states that the filing spouse accepts no obligations related to the improvement. If the notice is filed within the required ten-day period after learning of the contract, it can be a powerful tool to avoid any lien being placed on the spouse's property interest.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or relied upon as any substitute for speaking with an attorney. Please consult a Tennessee attorney familiar with construction law for any questions about the Notice of Non-Responsibility or for any other issues regarding mechanic's liens.
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