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Recording a Deed or Document in Davidson, TN
Davidson (population 745,904) records real-property documents through the Davidson County Register of Deeds (Metropolitan Nashville). 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.
Davidson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Davidson County Register of Deeds (Metropolitan Nashville)
- Recording fee
- $5.00 per page, $10.00 minimum charge (general documents); releases $10.00 for one or two pages/one lien first / $5.00 per page over minimum add'l (+$2.00 data-processing (DP) fee per document; state conveyance tax $3.70/$1,000; state mortgage tax $1.15/$1,000 (first $2,000 exempt); per TCA 8-21-1001)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 196398, Nashville, TN 37219-6398 (office: 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37219)
- Phone
- 615-862-6790
- Checks payable to
- unverified - presumed "Davidson County Register of Deeds"
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Requires name/address of person or company preparing the instrument on all documents except releases and charters
Can you e-record in Davidson?
Yes. Davidson accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Davidson, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Davidson 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, ePN, or by mail to Davidson County Register of Deeds (Metropolitan Nashville) at P.O. Box 196398, Nashville, TN 37219-6398 (office: 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37219).
- Pay the recording fee ($5.00 per page, $10.00 minimum charge (general documents); releases $10.00 for one or two pages/one lien first / $5.00 per page over minimum add'l (+$2.00 data-processing (DP) fee per document; state conveyance tax $3.70/$1,000; state mortgage tax $1.15/$1,000 (first $2,000 exempt); per TCA 8-21-1001)).
- 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 Davidson 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.
Davidson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Davidson?
The Davidson County Register of Deeds (Metropolitan Nashville) charges $5.00 per page, $10.00 minimum charge (general documents); releases $10.00 for one or two pages/one lien first / $5.00 per page over minimum add'l (+$2.00 data-processing (DP) fee per document; state conveyance tax $3.70/$1,000; state mortgage tax $1.15/$1,000 (first $2,000 exempt); per TCA 8-21-1001), with checks payable to unverified - presumed "Davidson County Register of Deeds". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Davidson?
Yes. Davidson accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Davidson?
Mail recordings to Davidson County Register of Deeds (Metropolitan Nashville): P.O. Box 196398, Nashville, TN 37219-6398 (office: 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37219) (615-862-6790).
Can Jurably record my document in Davidson 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 Davidson recorder in person.
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