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Recording a Deed or Document in Cheatham, TN
Cheatham (population 42,778) records real-property documents through the Cheatham 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.
Cheatham recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cheatham County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed: $12.00 for first two pages first / $5.00 each additional page; $5.00 each additional instrument/document add'l (+$3.70 per $1,000 State Conveyance Tax; $1.15 per $1,000 State Mortgage Tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's Fee where applicable; copies $0.15/page (plats $5.00/page), certified copy $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 354 Frey Street, Suite 103, Ashland City, TN 37015 (PO Box 453, Ashland City, TN 37015)
- Phone
- (615) 792-4012 / (615) 792-4317
- Checks payable to
- Cheatham County Register of Deeds (unverified - confirm exact payee line with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly mandated; recommend cover sheet with preparer/return-to info and tax mailing address
Can you e-record in Cheatham?
Yes. Cheatham accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Cheatham, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Cheatham 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, CSC, or by mail to Cheatham County Register of Deeds at 354 Frey Street, Suite 103, Ashland City, TN 37015 (PO Box 453, Ashland City, TN 37015).
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $12.00 for first two pages first / $5.00 each additional page; $5.00 each additional instrument/document add'l (+$3.70 per $1,000 State Conveyance Tax; $1.15 per $1,000 State Mortgage Tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's Fee where applicable; copies $0.15/page (plats $5.00/page), certified copy $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cheatham
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 Cheatham 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.
Cheatham recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cheatham?
The Cheatham County Register of Deeds charges Deed: $12.00 for first two pages first / $5.00 each additional page; $5.00 each additional instrument/document add'l (+$3.70 per $1,000 State Conveyance Tax; $1.15 per $1,000 State Mortgage Tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's Fee where applicable; copies $0.15/page (plats $5.00/page), certified copy $1.00/page), with checks payable to Cheatham County Register of Deeds (unverified - confirm exact payee line with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cheatham?
Yes. Cheatham accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Cheatham?
Mail recordings to Cheatham County Register of Deeds: 354 Frey Street, Suite 103, Ashland City, TN 37015 (PO Box 453, Ashland City, TN 37015) ((615) 792-4012 / (615) 792-4317).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cheatham?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cheatham 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 Cheatham recorder in person.
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