Tennessee · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, TN
Washington (population 141,199) records real-property documents through the Washington 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.
Washington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington 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; State Mortgage Tax $1.15/$1,000 on Deeds of Trust; $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies; copies $1.00/page certified/faxed/emailed, $0.25/page in-office)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 69, Jonesborough, TN 37659 (office at 100 E Main Street, Jonesborough, TN)
- Phone
- 423-753-1644
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; T.C.A. 8-13-108 formatting applies: 3-inch top margin page 1, 1-inch margins elsewhere, white 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper, legible black print (see county's own Filing Requirements & Fees page)
Can you e-record in Washington?
Yes. Washington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Washington, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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, or by mail to Washington County Register of Deeds at PO Box 69, Jonesborough, TN 37659 (office at 100 E Main Street, Jonesborough, TN).
- 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; State Mortgage Tax $1.15/$1,000 on Deeds of Trust; $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies; copies $1.00/page certified/faxed/emailed, $0.25/page in-office)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington
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 Washington 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.
Washington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington?
The Washington 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; State Mortgage Tax $1.15/$1,000 on Deeds of Trust; $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies; copies $1.00/page certified/faxed/emailed, $0.25/page in-office), with checks payable to Washington County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Yes. Washington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Washington?
Mail recordings to Washington County Register of Deeds: PO Box 69, Jonesborough, TN 37659 (office at 100 E Main Street, Jonesborough, TN) (423-753-1644).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.