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.
How Jurably helps in McMinn
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 McMinn 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in McMinn?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McMinn 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 McMinn 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.