Each county maintains its own recorder's office responsible for filing and maintaining real estate records. Select your county below to find office locations, hours, fees, and requirements.
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About Tennessee Recording
Real property records are maintained by the recorder in the county where the property is located. If a piece of land is situated in two or more counties, it may be recorded in either. If there are several tracts of land lying in different counties, the document shall be registered in each county where any of the tracts lie.
Recording a deed of conveyance in Tennessee is considered to provide constructive notice of the transfer.
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.
Recording a deed of conveyance in Tennessee is considered to provide constructive notice of the transfer.
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.
Common Recorder Services
Most Tennessee recorder offices provide:
- Real estate deed and mortgage recording
- Document searches and certified copies
- Lien and release recording
- Plat maps and property surveys
- UCC financing statements
Recording Process
When recording documents:
- Documents must meet state formatting requirements
- Recording fees vary by county
- Most offices accept walk-in and mail submissions
- E-recording available in participating counties
- Processing times typically 1-5 business days
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