Williamson County Recorder

The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining records for real property located in Williamson County.
Real property includes:
Assignments
Court decrees
Deeds
Financing statements (fixture filings under the Uniform Commercial Code)
Leases
Liens
Mortgages (deeds of trust)
Plats

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 have notary signature and seal in order to be recorded.

* Page size should not exceed 8.5 x 14 inches. 8.5 x 11 inch paper is also accepted.

* The first page should have a top and bottom margin of 3 inches. All other margins on this page and on subsequent pages should be at least 1 inch.

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

* Corresponding names should be written, typed, or stamped underneath
signatures in the document.

* All documents must contain prepared by information. This can be given in the following format: "This instrument was prepared by NAME and ADDRESS." The name should be typed, printed, or stamped in a legible manner.

* A legal description of the property should be provided on the deed. At the end of the legal description, include the name, license number, and address of the surveyor who prepared the boundary survey from which the description was prepared. However, 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 should be indicated. If the property is improved, submitters should include a notation stating this at the end of the legal description, followed by the street address.

* A deed will not be recorded if it does not have the name and address of the property owner and the name and address of the person or entity responsible for the payment of the real property taxes.

* A parcel identification number assigned by the county assessor to the property is also required. A sworn affidavit stating that such information was requested from the assessor and not furnished properly can also be submitted with the document. This number is not to be considered an adequate legal description of the property.

* Instruments should contain a recital designating the deed, court decree, will, or other source from which the grantor received the equitable interest. If the source of interest is a deed or other item of record, the type of instrument, office, book, and page number should be cited on the deed presented for recording. If the source of equitable title is inheritance under the laws of intestate succession, then it should be cited on the deed that the grantor took the title by inheritance and the last recorded instrument conveying the equitable interest shall be referenced.