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Recording a Deed or Document in Cocke, TN
Cocke (population 37,889) records real-property documents through the Cocke 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.
Cocke recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cocke County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 (deeds, first two pages) / $10.00 minimum other instruments, per TCA 8-21-1001 first / $5.00 per additional page (plus $5.00 per additional instrument/document); $2.00 data-processing fee per document add'l (+State conveyance tax $3.70/$1,000 + $1.00 register fee; state mortgage tax $1.15/$1,000 (first $2,000 exempt) + $1.00 register fee; certified copies $1.00 + $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 111 Court Ave, Suite 102, Newport, TN 37821
- Phone
- (423) 623-7540
- Checks payable to
- unverified - presumed "Cocke County Register of Deeds"
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified on official page
Can you e-record in Cocke?
Yes. Cocke 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 Cocke, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Cocke 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 Cocke County Register of Deeds at 111 Court Ave, Suite 102, Newport, TN 37821.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (deeds, first two pages) / $10.00 minimum other instruments, per TCA 8-21-1001 first / $5.00 per additional page (plus $5.00 per additional instrument/document); $2.00 data-processing fee per document add'l (+State conveyance tax $3.70/$1,000 + $1.00 register fee; state mortgage tax $1.15/$1,000 (first $2,000 exempt) + $1.00 register fee; certified copies $1.00 + $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Cocke standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Cocke recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cocke?
The Cocke County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 (deeds, first two pages) / $10.00 minimum other instruments, per TCA 8-21-1001 first / $5.00 per additional page (plus $5.00 per additional instrument/document); $2.00 data-processing fee per document add'l (+State conveyance tax $3.70/$1,000 + $1.00 register fee; state mortgage tax $1.15/$1,000 (first $2,000 exempt) + $1.00 register fee; certified copies $1.00 + $1.00/page), with checks payable to unverified - presumed "Cocke County Register of Deeds". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cocke?
Yes. Cocke 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 Cocke?
Mail recordings to Cocke County Register of Deeds: 111 Court Ave, Suite 102, Newport, TN 37821 ((423) 623-7540).
Can Jurably record my document in Cocke for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Cocke recorder in person.
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