Tennessee County Clerks & Recorders

In Tennessee, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the County Register of Deeds & County Clerk. Standard recording fees are governed by Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-1001 & § 67-4-409 with a base fee of $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.

Transfer tax rules in Tennessee: $0.37 per $100 ($3.70 per $1,000) State Recordation Tax. Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.

In Tennessee, marriage license fees typically range around $97.50 ($37.50 with verified premarital course completion). The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 0 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 30 days. Issued by County Clerk. Save $60 by taking a 4-hour premarital counseling course.

For Tennessee, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $20.00 and are processed through the Tennessee Secretary of State & County Clerk. Assumed name filed through Secretary of State and recorded with County Clerk.