Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Johnson, TN
Johnson (population 18,718) records real-property documents through the Johnson 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.
Johnson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Johnson County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) 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
- 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
- Phone
- (423) 727-7841
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified specific cover sheet; standard TN statutory margin rules presumed to apply
Can you e-record in Johnson?
Johnson 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 Johnson, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Johnson 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 Johnson County Register of Deeds at 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) 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 Johnson
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 Johnson 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.
Johnson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Johnson?
The Johnson County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) 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 Johnson?
Johnson 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 Johnson?
Mail recordings to Johnson County Register of Deeds: 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683 ((423) 727-7841).
How can Jurably help with recording in Johnson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Johnson 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 Johnson recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.