Tennessee · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Houston
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 Houston 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Houston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Houston 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 Houston recorder in person.
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Under contract in Houston? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.