Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Macon, TN
Macon (population 27,663) records real-property documents through the Macon 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.
Macon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Macon County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 (first two pages) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/document; plus $3.70/$1,000 state conveyance tax and $1.15/$1,000 mortgage tax (first $2,000 exempt) on deeds of trust, $1.00 register fee if conveyance tax applies (standard TN fee schedule per TCA 8-21-1001))
- Mailing address
- 201 Nature Trail Way, Suite E, Lafayette, TN 37083
- Phone
- 615-666-2353
- Checks payable to
- Macon County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet in TN; recommended for e-recording/indexing accuracy but not required by statute
Can you e-record in Macon?
Yes. Macon 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 Macon, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Macon 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 Macon County Register of Deeds at 201 Nature Trail Way, Suite E, Lafayette, TN 37083.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (first two pages) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/document; plus $3.70/$1,000 state conveyance tax and $1.15/$1,000 mortgage tax (first $2,000 exempt) on deeds of trust, $1.00 register fee if conveyance tax applies (standard TN fee schedule per TCA 8-21-1001))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Macon
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 Macon 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.
Macon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Macon?
The Macon County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 (first two pages) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/document; plus $3.70/$1,000 state conveyance tax and $1.15/$1,000 mortgage tax (first $2,000 exempt) on deeds of trust, $1.00 register fee if conveyance tax applies (standard TN fee schedule per TCA 8-21-1001)), with checks payable to Macon County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Macon?
Yes. Macon 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 Macon?
Mail recordings to Macon County Register of Deeds: 201 Nature Trail Way, Suite E, Lafayette, TN 37083 (615-666-2353).
How can Jurably help with recording in Macon?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Macon 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 Macon recorder in person.
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Under contract in Macon? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.