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Recording a Deed or Document in DeKalb, TN
DeKalb (population 21,873) records real-property documents through the DeKalb 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.
DeKalb recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeKalb 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
- 732 S. Congress Blvd, Room 101, Smithville, TN 37166
- Phone
- 615-597-4153
- Checks payable to
- unverified - presumed "DeKalb County Register of Deeds"
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Can you e-record in DeKalb?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets DeKalb 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 DeKalb County Register of Deeds at 732 S. Congress Blvd, Room 101, Smithville, TN 37166.
- 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 DeKalb
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 DeKalb 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.
DeKalb recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeKalb?
The DeKalb 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 "DeKalb County Register of Deeds". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in DeKalb?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
Mail recordings to DeKalb County Register of Deeds: 732 S. Congress Blvd, Room 101, Smithville, TN 37166 (615-597-4153).
How can Jurably help with recording in DeKalb?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in DeKalb 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 DeKalb recorder in person.
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