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Recording a Deed or Document in Carter, TN
Carter (population 57,361) records real-property documents through the Carter County Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Carter recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carter County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed: $12.00 for first two pages (standard TN statutory register fee) first / $5.00 each additional page; $5.00 each additional instrument/document add'l (+$3.70 per $1,000 State Conveyance/Transfer Tax; $1.15 per $1,000 State Mortgage Tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee where applicable; certified copies ~$5)
- Mailing address
- Carter County Courthouse, 801 East Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
- Phone
- (423) 542-1830 / (423) 542-1821
- Checks payable to
- Carter County Register of Deeds (unverified - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly published; recommend cover sheet with preparer/return-to info
Can you e-record in Carter?
Yes. Carter accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Carter, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Carter formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Carter County Register of Deeds at Carter County Courthouse, 801 East Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $12.00 for first two pages (standard TN statutory register fee) first / $5.00 each additional page; $5.00 each additional instrument/document add'l (+$3.70 per $1,000 State Conveyance/Transfer Tax; $1.15 per $1,000 State Mortgage Tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee where applicable; certified copies ~$5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Carter
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Carter property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Carter recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carter?
The Carter County Register of Deeds charges Deed: $12.00 for first two pages (standard TN statutory register fee) first / $5.00 each additional page; $5.00 each additional instrument/document add'l (+$3.70 per $1,000 State Conveyance/Transfer Tax; $1.15 per $1,000 State Mortgage Tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee where applicable; certified copies ~$5), with checks payable to Carter County Register of Deeds (unverified - confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carter?
Yes. Carter accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Carter?
Mail recordings to Carter County Register of Deeds: Carter County Courthouse, 801 East Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643 ((423) 542-1830 / (423) 542-1821).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carter?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carter to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Carter recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.