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Recording a Deed or Document in Houston, TN
Houston (population 8,479) records real-property documents through the Houston County Register of Deeds (Linda Lamberth). 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.
Houston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Houston County Register of Deeds (Linda Lamberth)
- Recording fee
- $12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — matches standard TN schedule, not independently confirmed on county's own page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/thousand or State Mortgage Tax $1.15/thousand (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee when tax applies)
- Mailing address
- Houston County Courthouse, P.O. Box 412, Erin, TN 37061 (physical office also cited at 4725 East Main Street, Erin, TN 37061)
- Phone
- (931) 289-3510
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet found; standard TN statutory margin/formatting rules presumed to apply (unverified for this specific office)
Can you e-record in Houston?
Houston 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 Houston, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Houston 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 Houston County Register of Deeds (Linda Lamberth) at Houston County Courthouse, P.O. Box 412, Erin, TN 37061 (physical office also cited at 4725 East Main Street, Erin, TN 37061).
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — matches standard TN schedule, not independently confirmed on county's own page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/thousand or State Mortgage Tax $1.15/thousand (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee when tax applies)).
- 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 Houston standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Houston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Houston?
The Houston County Register of Deeds (Linda Lamberth) charges $12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — matches standard TN schedule, not independently confirmed on county's own page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/thousand or State Mortgage Tax $1.15/thousand (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee when tax applies). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Houston?
Houston 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 Houston?
Mail recordings to Houston County Register of Deeds (Linda Lamberth): Houston County Courthouse, P.O. Box 412, Erin, TN 37061 (physical office also cited at 4725 East Main Street, Erin, TN 37061) ((931) 289-3510).
Can Jurably record my document in Houston for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Houston recorder in person.
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