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Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam, TN
Putnam (population 86,612) records real-property documents through the Putnam County Register of Deeds (recording function under Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller). 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.
Putnam recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Putnam County Register of Deeds (recording function under Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller)
- Recording fee
- $5.00 per page, 2-page minimum ($12.00 first two pages for warranty deeds w/ conveyance tax) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 clerk fee + $1.00 EDP fee per instrument (deeds); releases $10.00 + $2.00 EDP fee ($5.00 per additional reference); additional $2.00 recording fee for e-filed documents (effective 7/1/2023))
- Mailing address
- Putnam County Register of Deeds, 300 E Spring St, Room 3, Cookeville, TN 38501
- Phone
- (931) 526-7101
- Checks payable to
- Putnam County Register of Deeds / Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not specified on official site — contact office to confirm
Can you e-record in Putnam?
Putnam 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 Putnam, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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 Putnam County Register of Deeds (recording function under Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller) at Putnam County Register of Deeds, 300 E Spring St, Room 3, Cookeville, TN 38501.
- Pay the recording fee ($5.00 per page, 2-page minimum ($12.00 first two pages for warranty deeds w/ conveyance tax) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 clerk fee + $1.00 EDP fee per instrument (deeds); releases $10.00 + $2.00 EDP fee ($5.00 per additional reference); additional $2.00 recording fee for e-filed documents (effective 7/1/2023))).
- 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 Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam?
The Putnam County Register of Deeds (recording function under Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller) charges $5.00 per page, 2-page minimum ($12.00 first two pages for warranty deeds w/ conveyance tax) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 clerk fee + $1.00 EDP fee per instrument (deeds); releases $10.00 + $2.00 EDP fee ($5.00 per additional reference); additional $2.00 recording fee for e-filed documents (effective 7/1/2023)), with checks payable to Putnam County Register of Deeds / Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam?
Putnam 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 Putnam?
Mail recordings to Putnam County Register of Deeds (recording function under Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller): Putnam County Register of Deeds, 300 E Spring St, Room 3, Cookeville, TN 38501 ((931) 526-7101).
Can Jurably record my document in Putnam 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 Putnam recorder in person.
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