Knox County Recorder

The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining records for real property located in Knox County.

Chapter 21 - Fees Charged
Part 10 - Registers
8-21-1001. Registers

Deed:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page
$5.00 each additional instrument and/or document
$3.70 (per thousand) State Conveyance Tax
$1.00 Register Fee (if State Conveyance Tax applies)

Deed of Trust:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page
$1.15 (per thousand) State Mortgage Tax (1st $2,000.00 exempt)
$1.00 Register Fee (if State Mortgage Tax applies)

Modification:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page
$5.00 each additional reference
$1.15 (per thousand) State Mortgage Tax (if increasing indebtedness, exemption does not apply)
$1.00 Register Fee (if State Mortgage Tax applies)

Assignment:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page
$5.00 each additional reference
$1.15 (per thousand) State Mortgage Tax applies if assigning from exempt agency to non-exempt agency
$1.00 Register Fee (if State Mortgage Tax applies)

Correction or Re-recorded Document:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page

Full/Partial Release:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page
$5.00 each additional reference
$15.00 each additional fixture reference

Power of Attorney:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page

Notice of Completion, Greenbelt, Judgment:
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$ 5.00 each additional page

Secretary of State Documents (Charters, Mergers, etc):
$7.00 first five (5) pages
$0.50 each additional page

UCC Fixture Filing:
$15.00 first ten (10) pages
$0.50 each addtional page
$1.15 (per thousand) State Mortgage Tax (1st $2.000.00 exempt)
$1.00 Register Fee (if State Mortgage Tax applies)
$15.00 each additional debtor
$15.00 each additional document

UCC Termination and Continuation:
$15.00 filing fee
$15.00 each additional reference
Court Decree (certified and sealed copy from court):
$12.00 first two (2) pages
$5.00 each additional page

Certified Copy:
$1.00 per page

Regular Copy:
$0.15 per page

Plat Copy:
$1.00 per page

Mailed Copy:
$0.50 per page

Cash, checks, or money orders are accepted forms of payment. A self-addressed stamped envelope is required for all documents processed by mail.

Contact the county's Register of Deeds directly for more information on recording fees and payment methods.

* Documents must be authenticated as a condition of recording. In order for a document to be authenticated it must be executed by the maker (or the person acting on behalf of the maker) and then that signature must be either notarized or witnessed.

* Instruments need to contain a recital designating the deed, will, court decree, or other source from which the grantor received the equitable interest.

* Deeds must include a legal description of the real property being conveyed.

* On the face of the deed, include the number or other identifying symbol of the parcel or parcels being transferred or conveyed. If the property is improved, include a notation at the end of the legal description indicating that the property is improved, followed by the mailing address.

* The parcel identification number of the property or a sworn affidavit stating that the number was requested from the assessor but was not furnished promptly should be provided on the deed.

* At the end of the legal description, provide the name, license number, and address of the surveyor who prepared the boundary survey from which the description was prepared. If no boundary survey was made at the time of conveyance and the legal description is different from the previous deed of record, the source of the new description shall be indicated. If the legal description is the same as the previous deed of record, this should be indicated.

* The address of the property owner, as well as the address of the person responsible for the payment of real property taxes should be included.

* The name and address of the preparer of the document should also be on the
face of the deed.

* The owner of residential property shall furnish one of the following to the purchaser: a residential property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including any material defects known to the owner or a residential property disclaimer statement. Either of these forms can be included in the real estate purchase contract, in addendum to the contract, or in a separate document. This form can be found in section 66-5-210 of the Tennessee Annotated Code.

FORMATTING STANDARDS

* Documents should be submitted on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper or 8.5 x 14 inch
white paper.

* The first page should have a 3 inch top and bottom margin. Other margins on the first page and on subsequent pages should be 1 inch.

* Black ink should be used, with a font size of 10 point.

* Names should be written beneath all signatures.

* All proper parties must sign the document and have their signatures notarized. The notary acknowledgment must have the names of the parties who have signed the document, the signature of the notary, a notary seal, a corporate or individual acknowledgment, the date of acknowledgment, and the notary expiration date.