Sevier County Recorder Information

About Sevier County Recorder

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

Recording Fees

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.

Document Formatting Requirements

* Submit documents on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper.

* The first page should have a 3 inch top and bottom margin. These are to be left blank for the Register of Deeds. Other margins on the first page and on subsequent pages should be a minimum of 1 inch.

* Black ink, with a minimum font size of 10 point should be used for the text of the instrument.

* Names should be written beneath all signatures.

DOCUMENT STANDARDS

* Instruments shall contain recitals, 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 instrument recorded in the Register of Deeds office, a will, or court decree of record, the type of instrument, office, book, and page shall be cited on the instrument. If no preceding instrument has been recorded, this should be cited on the current document being offered.

* The deed should include the name and address of the property owner and the name and address of the person responsible for the payment of real property taxes.

* The name and address of the preparer of the instrument should be given on the first page in the following language: "This instrument was prepared by NAME and ADDRESS."

* Legal descriptions are required on deeds and mortgages, as are parcel identification numbers. The parcel identification number should be given in the following order: map, group, and parcel.

* If the property has been improved, there should be a notation at the end of the legal description, followed by the street number and post office address.

* 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.

* To reference a previously recorded document, provide the book and page. For example: T508 pg. 61/Bk 1411 pg. 44.

* Warranty deeds must include the following statement: "I/we hereby swear or affirm that the actual consideration for this transfer, or value of the property in interest in property transferred, whichever is greater is _____________, which amount is equal to or greater than the amount which the property or interest in property transferred would command at a fair and voluntary sale." This statement is to be signed and notarized.

* Trust deeds, mortgages, modification agreements, and assignments must include the statement: "Maximum principal indebtedness for Tennessee recording tax purposes is $_________."