Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Knox, TN
Knox (population 511,453) records real-property documents through the Knox 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.
Knox recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Knox County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — office states fees are 'set by Tennessee Statute'; full current schedule and fee calculator at office site 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; no fee for recording military discharge (DD214) papers)
- Mailing address
- City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 225 (Assessor: Suite 204), Knoxville, TN 37902
- Phone
- (865) 215-2330
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified specific cover sheet form; standard TN statutory margin/formatting rules presumed to apply
Can you e-record in Knox?
Yes. Knox accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Knox, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Knox 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, CSC, or by mail to Knox County Register of Deeds at City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 225 (Assessor: Suite 204), Knoxville, TN 37902.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — office states fees are 'set by Tennessee Statute'; full current schedule and fee calculator at office site 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; no fee for recording military discharge (DD214) papers)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Knox
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 Knox 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.
Knox recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Knox?
The Knox County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — office states fees are 'set by Tennessee Statute'; full current schedule and fee calculator at office site 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; no fee for recording military discharge (DD214) papers). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Knox?
Yes. Knox accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Knox?
Mail recordings to Knox County Register of Deeds: City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 225 (Assessor: Suite 204), Knoxville, TN 37902 ((865) 215-2330).
How can Jurably help with recording in Knox?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Knox 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 Knox 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.