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Recording a Deed or Document in Unicoi, TN
Unicoi (population 17,856) records real-property documents through the Unicoi 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.
Unicoi recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Unicoi County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $12.00 (first two pages, Register's Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/$1,000 (warranty/quitclaim deeds); State Mortgage Tax $1.15/$1,000 on Deeds of Trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies)
- Mailing address
- 100 North Main Ave, Suite 202, Erwin, TN 37650 (also cited as PO Box 305, Erwin, TN 37650)
- Phone
- 423-743-6104
- Checks payable to
- Unicoi County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet, but TN law (T.C.A. 8-13-108) requires a 3-inch blank top margin on the first page for the register's stamp, 1-inch margins on all other sides/pages, legible black print, and white paper sized 8.5x11 or 8.5x14
Can you e-record in Unicoi?
Yes. Unicoi accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Unicoi, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Unicoi 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, or by mail to Unicoi County Register of Deeds at 100 North Main Ave, Suite 202, Erwin, TN 37650 (also cited as PO Box 305, Erwin, TN 37650).
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (first two pages, Register's Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/$1,000 (warranty/quitclaim deeds); State Mortgage Tax $1.15/$1,000 on Deeds of Trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Unicoi
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 Unicoi 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.
Unicoi recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Unicoi?
The Unicoi County Register of Deeds charges $12.00 (first two pages, Register's Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/$1,000 (warranty/quitclaim deeds); State Mortgage Tax $1.15/$1,000 on Deeds of Trust (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies), with checks payable to Unicoi County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Unicoi?
Yes. Unicoi accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Unicoi?
Mail recordings to Unicoi County Register of Deeds: 100 North Main Ave, Suite 202, Erwin, TN 37650 (also cited as PO Box 305, Erwin, TN 37650) (423-743-6104).
How can Jurably help with recording in Unicoi?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Unicoi 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 Unicoi recorder in person.
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