Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Overton, TN
Overton (population 23,787) records real-property documents through the Overton 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.
Overton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Overton County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 up to and including two pages (deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, amendments/modifications, assignments/releases) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional reference (multiple assignments/releases); Deed transfer tax $0.37/$100; Mortgage tax $0.115/$100 (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 probate fee added to total taxes; certification fee $1.00/page ($5.00 for maps))
- Mailing address
- 306 W. Main St., Room 139, Livingston, TN 38570
- Phone
- (931) 823-4011
- Checks payable to
- Overton County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly required, but documents must state 'Maximum principal indebtedness for Tennessee recording tax purposes'
Can you e-record in Overton?
Yes. Overton accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Overton, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Overton 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, CSC, or by mail to Overton County Register of Deeds at 306 W. Main St., Room 139, Livingston, TN 38570.
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 up to and including two pages (deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, amendments/modifications, assignments/releases) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional reference (multiple assignments/releases); Deed transfer tax $0.37/$100; Mortgage tax $0.115/$100 (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 probate fee added to total taxes; certification fee $1.00/page ($5.00 for maps))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Overton
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 Overton 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.
Overton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Overton?
The Overton County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 up to and including two pages (deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, amendments/modifications, assignments/releases) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional reference (multiple assignments/releases); Deed transfer tax $0.37/$100; Mortgage tax $0.115/$100 (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 probate fee added to total taxes; certification fee $1.00/page ($5.00 for maps)), with checks payable to Overton County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Overton?
Yes. Overton accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Overton?
Mail recordings to Overton County Register of Deeds: 306 W. Main St., Room 139, Livingston, TN 38570 ((931) 823-4011).
How can Jurably help with recording in Overton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Overton 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 Overton 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.