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Recording a Deed or Document in Weakley, TN
Weakley (population 32,902) records real-property documents through the Weakley 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.
Weakley recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Weakley 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 (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies; Plats/Maps/Surveys $15.00 (up to 2 pages) / $10.00 (over 2 pages) + $5.00/page; $2.00 Data Processing Fee on all documents)
- Mailing address
- 116 West Main Street, Room 102, Dresden, TN 38225
- Phone
- 731-364-3646
- Checks payable to
- Weakley County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
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
Can you e-record in Weakley?
Yes. Weakley 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 Weakley, Tennessee
- Prepare the document so it meets Weakley 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 Weakley County Register of Deeds at 116 West Main Street, Room 102, Dresden, TN 38225.
- 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 (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies; Plats/Maps/Surveys $15.00 (up to 2 pages) / $10.00 (over 2 pages) + $5.00/page; $2.00 Data Processing Fee on all documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Weakley
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 Weakley 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.
Weakley recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Weakley?
The Weakley 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 (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register Fee when state tax applies; Plats/Maps/Surveys $15.00 (up to 2 pages) / $10.00 (over 2 pages) + $5.00/page; $2.00 Data Processing Fee on all documents), with checks payable to Weakley County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Weakley?
Yes. Weakley 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 Weakley?
Mail recordings to Weakley County Register of Deeds: 116 West Main Street, Room 102, Dresden, TN 38225 (731-364-3646).
How can Jurably help with recording in Weakley?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Weakley 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 Weakley recorder in person.
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