Shelby County Recorder

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

CONTACT INFORMATION / LOCATION
To present a deed to be recorded in Shelby County, go to the Register of Deeds, located at 1075 Mullins Station Rd., Suite 165, Memphis, TN 38134. For general information, call 901.379.7500. They are open M-F from 8am-4:30pm.

RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
To present a title transfer document (documents such as general warranty deed, quit claim deed, real estate deed, etc.) for real property located in Shelby County, all documents need to have a grantor and grantee clearly identified. Documents must contain the name and address of the preparer. All documents must have the proper notifications and acknowledgements.

The following recording requirements apply to clerk and masters deeds, quit claim deeds, real estate deeds, substitute trustees deeds, warranty deeds, and a warranty deed combination:

The grantor and grantee must be named in the deed. If the real property is taxable, an affidavit of value must be provided. A derivation clause is required in the deed. Unless the property is vacant, the property address is needed. The name and address of the property owner is required. The name and address of the person or entity responsible for real property taxes is to be included in the deed. The ward, block, and parcel number should also be provided, along with a legal description of the property.

For an easement deed, the following information is required: The grantor(s) and grantee(s) must be provided, along with the name and address of the person who prepared the document. The document must include proper notifications and acknowledgements. If the real property is taxable, an affidavit of value must be provided. A legal description of the property must be provided.