Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McMinn, TN
McMinn (population 57,404) records real-property documents through the McMinn 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.
McMinn recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McMinn 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
- 6 East Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303
- Phone
- 423-745-7634 (main office; recording questions 423-745-1232)
- Checks payable to
- McMinn County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet
Can you e-record in McMinn?
Yes. McMinn 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 McMinn, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets McMinn 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 McMinn County Register of Deeds at 6 East Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303.
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to McMinn standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
McMinn recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McMinn?
The McMinn 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 McMinn County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McMinn?
Yes. McMinn 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 McMinn?
Mail recordings to McMinn County Register of Deeds: 6 East Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303 (423-745-7634 (main office; recording questions 423-745-1232)).
Can Jurably record my document in McMinn for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the McMinn recorder in person.
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