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Smith County Notice to Owner Form

Smith County Notice to Owner Form

Smith County Notice to Owner Form

Fill in the blank Notice to Owner form formatted to comply with all Tennessee recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/17/2025
Smith County Notice to Owner Guide

Smith County Notice to Owner Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/27/2025
Smith County Completed Example of the Notice to Owner Document

Smith County Completed Example of the Notice to Owner Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/25/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Smith County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Smith County Register of Deeds
Address:
122 Turner Circle, Suite 113
Carthage, Tennessee 37030

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (615) 735-1760

Recording Tips for Smith County:
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Smith County

Properties in any of these areas use Smith County forms:

  • Brush Creek
  • Carthage
  • Chestnut Mound
  • Dixon Springs
  • Elmwood
  • Gordonsville
  • Hickman
  • Lancaster
  • Pleasant Shade
  • Riddleton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Smith County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Smith County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Smith County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Smith County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Smith County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Smith County?

Recording fees in Smith County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (615) 735-1760 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Most states require contractors and other workers to provide a written notice to a property owner that lets he or she know that a project is about to commence. Sending the notice is necessary to protect any later mechanic's lien rights. In Tennessee, the form of notice is called a "Notice to Owner."

Any contractor who is about to enter into a contract, either written or oral, for improving real property with the owner or owners thereof shall, prior to commencing the improvement of the real property or making of the contract, deliver, by registered mail or otherwise, to the owner or owners of the real property to be improved a written notice. Tenn. Prop. Code 66-11-203.

The purpose of the Notice is to identify who the contractor is and inform the owner that the contractor is about to commence work and will have a right to claim a lien under State law. Id.

The notice identifies the parties, the delivery date, and the intended location and start date for the work or improvement. It must be sent before the work begins or else the person sending the notice may only be able to claim a lien for work arising after the notice is sent (if sent late). This document does not need to be recorded, but the potential claimant should either deliver it by hand or via USPS Registered mail or another delivery service that offers confirmation.

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 issues regarding mechanic's liens or sending notice to an owner.

Important: Your property must be located in Smith County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice to Owner meets all recording requirements specific to Smith County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Smith County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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