Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Madison, TN
Madison (population 100,790) records real-property documents through the Madison 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.
Madison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison 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; $3.70/$1,000 state conveyance tax; $1.15/$1,000 mortgage tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 register fee if conveyance tax applies)
- Mailing address
- 100 E. Main St., Suite 109, Jackson, TN 38301
- Phone
- 731-423-6028
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; not explicitly required by this office's published materials
Can you e-record in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Register of Deeds at 100 E. Main St., Suite 109, Jackson, TN 38301.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (first two pages) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/document; $3.70/$1,000 state conveyance tax; $1.15/$1,000 mortgage tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 register fee if conveyance tax applies)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Madison
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 Madison 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.
Madison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison?
The Madison County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 (first two pages) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/document; $3.70/$1,000 state conveyance tax; $1.15/$1,000 mortgage tax on deeds of trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 register fee if conveyance tax applies), with checks payable to Madison County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison?
Mail recordings to Madison County Register of Deeds: 100 E. Main St., Suite 109, Jackson, TN 38301 (731-423-6028).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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Under contract in Madison? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.