October 3, 2017

REGISTER OF DEEDS

Karen Ottinger

The Register of Deeds is an office established by the state constitution as the official record keeper of legal documents pertaining to the real property.

Primary Duties– Make and preserve a record of instruments required or allowed by law to be filed or recorded in office.

The Register Of Deeds Office provides access to all real-estate related records. We record documents the law requires to be or allows to be recorded.
Fees vary according to the type of document.

Trust deeds, mortgages, modification agreements, and assignments must include the statement:
” Maximum Principal indebtedness for Tennessee recording tax purpose is $_____.”

We only take original documents. Originals are always returned after recording
Whom prepared the document should be listed

Payments can be made by Cash or debit/credit card. or by check.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30 PM

 

Our office is staffed with knowledgeable and courteous employees, who are here to assist you! Also, the deed room is open to the public for your convenience.

Online searches are provided by TITLESEARCHER.COM. Searches are provided by TITLESEARCHER.COM on a subscription or pay for use basis. None of these fees are forwarded to Greene County Register of Deeds. TITLESEARCHER.COM Is solely responsible for the accuracy and content of online records.

We now e-file documents. If you are interested in e-filing please contact Business Information Systems at 866-670-9087. All e-file documents must have a true copy certification page attached.

Payments can be made to our office with Cash or Debit/Credit Card.

Thank a Vet program

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Fraud Alert Service

Fraud Alert notifies a user if a document is filed under their name or business, allowing them to immediately recognize and stop fraudulent transactions.  This service is provided at NO cost to the property owner! You can sign up for this service through the below link or in our office.
 
Note that: when you register for the fraud alert the individual is notified of any document filed under their name that has come through the office.

 Fraud Alert Signup

Office Information

Address
204 North Cutler Street, Suite 215
Greeneville, TN 37745

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Number
(423) 798-1726