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Recording a Deed or Document in Polk, TN
Polk (population 18,592) records real-property documents through the Polk 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.
Polk recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Polk County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 for first two pages (standard TN Register of Deeds statutory fee) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; plus TN state conveyance tax $3.70/thousand and $1.00 register fee where applicable (deeds); mortgage tax $1.15/thousand for deeds of trust)
- Mailing address
- Polk County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 293, Benton, TN 37307 (Physical: 6239 Highway 411, Courthouse Room 211, Benton, TN 37307)
- Phone
- (423) 338-4537
- Checks payable to
- Polk County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not specified on official site — contact office to confirm; standard TN practice recommends a cover sheet with return-to name/address, grantor/grantee, and legal description
Can you e-record in Polk?
Polk records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Polk, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Polk 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 by mail to Polk County Register of Deeds at Polk County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 293, Benton, TN 37307 (Physical: 6239 Highway 411, Courthouse Room 211, Benton, TN 37307).
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 for first two pages (standard TN Register of Deeds statutory fee) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; plus TN state conveyance tax $3.70/thousand and $1.00 register fee where applicable (deeds); mortgage tax $1.15/thousand for deeds of trust)).
- 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 Polk standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Polk recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Polk?
The Polk County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 for first two pages (standard TN Register of Deeds statutory fee) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; plus TN state conveyance tax $3.70/thousand and $1.00 register fee where applicable (deeds); mortgage tax $1.15/thousand for deeds of trust), with checks payable to Polk County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Polk?
Polk records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Polk?
Mail recordings to Polk County Register of Deeds: Polk County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 293, Benton, TN 37307 (Physical: 6239 Highway 411, Courthouse Room 211, Benton, TN 37307) ((423) 338-4537).
Can Jurably record my document in Polk for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Polk recorder in person.
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