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Recording a Deed or Document in Rutherford, TN
Rutherford (population 386,352) records real-property documents through the Rutherford 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.
Rutherford recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rutherford 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); see https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/state-fees and https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/recording-policy for full schedule; office retains overages ≤$10, refunds issued monthly for overages >$10)
- Mailing address
- Rutherford County Register of Deeds, 319 N. Maple Street, Room 133, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Phone
- (615) 898-7870
- Checks payable to
- Rutherford County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not specified on official recording-policy page excerpt reviewed — contact office to confirm
Can you e-record in Rutherford?
Yes. Rutherford accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Rutherford, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Rutherford 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, ePN, or by mail to Rutherford County Register of Deeds at Rutherford County Register of Deeds, 319 N. Maple Street, Room 133, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
- 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); see https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/state-fees and https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/recording-policy for full schedule; office retains overages ≤$10, refunds issued monthly for overages >$10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rutherford
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 Rutherford 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.
Rutherford recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rutherford?
The Rutherford 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); see https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/state-fees and https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/recording-policy for full schedule; office retains overages ≤$10, refunds issued monthly for overages >$10), with checks payable to Rutherford County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rutherford?
Yes. Rutherford accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Rutherford?
Mail recordings to Rutherford County Register of Deeds: Rutherford County Register of Deeds, 319 N. Maple Street, Room 133, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 ((615) 898-7870).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rutherford?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rutherford 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 Rutherford recorder in person.
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