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Recording a Deed or Document in Rhea, TN
Rhea (population 34,844) records real-property documents through the Rhea 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.
Rhea recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rhea County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 for first two pages (Registered Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; $3.70/thousand state conveyance tax + $1.00 register fee (deeds); $1.15/thousand state mortgage tax (deeds of trust))
- Mailing address
- Rhea County Register of Deeds, 375 Church Street, Suite 106, Dayton, TN 37321 (mail attn: Public Records Request Coordinator, 375 Church Street, Suite 200, Dayton, TN 37321)
- Phone
- (423) 775-7841
- Checks payable to
- Rhea County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not specified on official site — contact office to confirm
Can you e-record in Rhea?
Rhea 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 Rhea, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Rhea 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 Rhea County Register of Deeds at Rhea County Register of Deeds, 375 Church Street, Suite 106, Dayton, TN 37321 (mail attn: Public Records Request Coordinator, 375 Church Street, Suite 200, Dayton, TN 37321).
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 for first two pages (Registered Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; $3.70/thousand state conveyance tax + $1.00 register fee (deeds); $1.15/thousand state mortgage tax (deeds of trust))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rhea
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 Rhea 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Rhea recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rhea?
The Rhea County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 for first two pages (Registered Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; $3.70/thousand state conveyance tax + $1.00 register fee (deeds); $1.15/thousand state mortgage tax (deeds of trust)), with checks payable to Rhea County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rhea?
Rhea 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 Rhea?
Mail recordings to Rhea County Register of Deeds: Rhea County Register of Deeds, 375 Church Street, Suite 106, Dayton, TN 37321 (mail attn: Public Records Request Coordinator, 375 Church Street, Suite 200, Dayton, TN 37321) ((423) 775-7841).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rhea?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rhea 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 Rhea 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.