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Recording a Deed or Document in Decatur, TN
Decatur (population 11,820) records real-property documents through the Decatur 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.
Decatur recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Decatur County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 (deeds, first two pages), per TCA 8-21-1001 statewide statutory schedule first / $5.00 per additional page (plus $5.00 per additional instrument/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)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 488, 22 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329
- Phone
- 731-852-3712
- Checks payable to
- unverified - presumed "Decatur County Register of Deeds"
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Decatur?
Decatur records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Decatur, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Decatur 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 by mail to Decatur County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 488, 22 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (deeds, first two pages), per TCA 8-21-1001 statewide statutory schedule first / $5.00 per additional page (plus $5.00 per additional instrument/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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Decatur
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 Decatur 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Decatur recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Decatur?
The Decatur County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 (deeds, first two pages), per TCA 8-21-1001 statewide statutory schedule first / $5.00 per additional page (plus $5.00 per additional instrument/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), with checks payable to unverified - presumed "Decatur County Register of Deeds". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Decatur?
Decatur records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Decatur?
Mail recordings to Decatur County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 488, 22 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 (731-852-3712).
How can Jurably help with recording in Decatur?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Decatur 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 Decatur recorder in person.
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Under contract in Decatur? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.