Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Meigs, TN
Meigs (population 14,186) records real-property documents through the Meigs 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.
Meigs recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Meigs 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; copies $0.50/page regular, $1.00/page certified)
- Mailing address
- Meigs County Courthouse, 17214 Highway 58, Suite 104, Decatur, TN 37322 (mail: P.O. Box 245, Decatur, TN 37322)
- Phone
- 423-334-5228
- Checks payable to
- Meigs County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet
Can you e-record in Meigs?
Yes. Meigs 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 Meigs, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Meigs 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 Meigs County Register of Deeds at Meigs County Courthouse, 17214 Highway 58, Suite 104, Decatur, TN 37322 (mail: P.O. Box 245, Decatur, TN 37322).
- 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; copies $0.50/page regular, $1.00/page certified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Meigs
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 Meigs 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.
Meigs recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Meigs?
The Meigs 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; copies $0.50/page regular, $1.00/page certified), with checks payable to Meigs County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Meigs?
Yes. Meigs 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 Meigs?
Mail recordings to Meigs County Register of Deeds: Meigs County Courthouse, 17214 Highway 58, Suite 104, Decatur, TN 37322 (mail: P.O. Box 245, Decatur, TN 37322) (423-334-5228).
How can Jurably help with recording in Meigs?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Meigs 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 Meigs recorder in person.
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