Davidson County Recorder of Deeds: Search & Office

Verify the official online subscription information

Google Map to Davidson County Register of Deeds

The office is in downtown Nashville near the Public Square and Metro government buildings.

Parking and Accessibility

The county identifies complimentary parking spaces on Deaderick Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near the office.

Accessible parking is available near designated entrances. Follow posted Register of Deeds signs.

If complimentary street parking is unavailable, the county says visitors may use the garage and request parking validation.

Official Register of Deeds office and parking information

The official Davidson Portal provides online access to recorded property documents maintained by the Register of Deeds.

The county’s published access information lists searchable indexes from July 1, 1964 to the present.

Images are available from 1784 onward, while archive index books provide additional historical research options.

1. Open the Davidson Portal.

   Use the online system linked by the official Register of Deeds.

   Open Davidson County Land Records Portal

   After opening: choose the available login or subscription registration option.
2. Create or access your account.

   Online subscription access requires account credentials and payment information.

   If you have trouble registering, the county lists portal support at 866-658-0865.

3. Search by a recorded name.

   Enter the grantor, grantee or other party associated with the document.

   Use both current and previous owner names when researching older transfers.

4. Use additional search filters.

   For records from January 1, 2000 onward, the county lists lot number, subdivision name and document-type searches.

5. Review the result.

   Confirm the recorded parties, date, instrument reference and document type.

6. View the recorded document.

   Open the available image and confirm the legal description and recording details.

   If certification is required, order a certified copy through the Register.

Can I Search Davidson County Deeds for Free?

The office provides public-access computers for land-record research during business hours.

Remote online access through Davidson Portal is subscription-based, according to the county’s published service information.

If you need only one deed, an in-person visit or copy request may cost less than a monthly subscription.

Official online search coverage and subscription rates

If you know only a street address, use Nashville’s free Parcel Viewer before searching deed indexes.

Metro Nashville’s Parcel Viewer provides ownership, zoning, parcel, sales and other property information.

1. Open Nashville Parcel Viewer.

   Open Free Nashville Parcel Viewer

   Accept the site notice if prompted.

2. Search by address or owner.

   Enter the property address, current owner name or parcel ID using the available search fields.

3. Open the parcel details.

   Review ownership history, parcel ID, address and available property history.

4. Use the information to locate the deed.

   Return to Davidson Portal or the Register of Deeds public-access computers.

Property Assessor Contact

The Register of Deeds accepts legally prepared documents that meet Tennessee recording requirements.

Recording makes the instrument part of the public record. The Register does not determine whether a property transfer is legally valid.

1. Prepare the correct deed.

   Confirm the grantor, grantee, property description, required signatures and acknowledgment.

   The Register cannot prepare a deed or recommend the legal form to use.

2. Review Tennessee recording requirements.

   Check legal descriptions, prior recording references and the required document-preparer information.

   Most documents must identify the person or company preparing the instrument.

3. Include applicable consideration information.

   Some property conveyances require an oath of consideration and the correct transfer-tax treatment.

   Requirements depend on the instrument and any valid statutory exemption.

4. Calculate fees and taxes.

   Confirm recording charges, transfer tax and any mortgage-recording tax.

   Use the Register’s official fee calculator when available.

5. Select a filing method.

   Submit the original document in person, by mail or through an approved remote filing provider.

   Electronic filings have separate certification requirements.

6. Keep your recording details.

   Retain the recording reference, returned original and payment information.

Official Davidson County Recording Services

The Register’s published schedule lists a $10 minimum recording charge, $5 per page and a $2 data-processing fee for most ordinary real-property instruments.

Transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and special instrument fees are separate.

Example: Recording a Three-Page Deed

Three pages at $5 each produce a $15 recording charge.

Adding the published $2 data-processing fee gives $17, before applicable state taxes and other charges.

Example: Tennessee Conveyance Tax

For a hypothetical taxable property conveyance of $300,000, the published $3.70-per-$1,000 rate produces $1,110 in conveyance tax.

This is an illustration, not a determination of taxability or the total amount due.

For transactions with unusual circumstances or claimed exemptions, call 615-862-6790 before sending payment.

The Register of Deeds provides regular and certified copies of recorded property documents.

If you need proof for a court, lender or other official purpose, confirm whether a certified copy is required.

Request a Deed Copy in Person

Visit the Register’s office at 300 Deaderick Street and provide the property address or recording details.

Staff can provide copies and show visitors how to use the public-access computers.

Request a Deed Copy by Mail

1. Prepare a written request.

   Include the property address and available owner or recording information.

2. Specify the type of copy.

   State whether you need an ordinary or certified document.

3. Include payment and return postage.

   Enclose a check or money order and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

4. Mail the request to the Register.

   Use P.O. Box 196398, Nashville, TN 37219-6398.

Official Davidson County Deed Copy Instructions

Electronic Recording

Davidson County offers electronic recording through approved service providers.

It allows eligible filers to submit documents electronically without delivering the paper original to the office.

A Certificate of Authenticity must accompany documents submitted through the county’s eRecording process.

The county identifies ACH as the payment method used by its eRecording systems.

Official Davidson County Remote Filing

Recording by Mail

The Register also accepts documents through the mail.

Office staff review each submission. Recordable documents are scanned, entered into the system and returned according to the sender’s instructions.

Official Filing by Mail Instructions

Davidson County offers a free Property Alert service to notify participants when a document is recorded and indexed under a monitored name.

Homeowners can use this service to watch for suspicious deeds, liens and other recordings.

1. Open the Property Alert service.

   Use the registration link provided by the Register of Deeds.

2. Review the service terms.

   Follow the instructions on the county’s registration platform.

3. Register the name to monitor.

   The county says multiple names can be monitored.

4. Check notifications.

   If an unexpected document appears, verify it through the Register.

Open Davidson County Property Alert

Watch Out for Deed-Copy Mail Scams

Nashville’s Register of Deeds has warned about official-looking letters demanding unusually high payments for deed copies.

The county has specifically warned about solicitations requesting an $89 deed-copy fee.

These mailings should not be confused with an official county request.

Read the official deed-copy scam warning

Mortgage Releases and Deeds of Trust

The Register records deeds of trust and lien releases associated with real-estate financing.

If a mortgage was paid off, search for a recorded release using the parties and prior instrument reference.

Property Plats and Legal Descriptions

The office maintains recorded plats and documents containing legal property descriptions.

Recorded descriptions can help with research, but exact boundary locations generally require a licensed surveyor.

Military Discharge Records

Davidson County’s Register of Deeds also provides veteran-related services, including recording eligible DD214 military discharge papers.

The county’s mobile app includes its Thank-a-Veteran program and information about participating local businesses.

Passport Acceptance Services

In February 2026, the Register announced approval to operate as a passport acceptance facility.

Passport services are separate from deed recording and may have their own appointments and requirements.

View All Official Register of Deeds Services

• Only have a street address? Start with Nashville Parcel Viewer to identify the parcel and current owner.
• Davidson Portal requires payment? Remote land-record access is subscription-based. Consider public research computers or a direct copy request.
• Searching records before 1964? Use archive indexes and historical images. Ask the office if the reference is difficult to locate.
• Need a certified deed? Request certification from the Register rather than relying on an ordinary printout.
• Original deed missing? The office returns recorded originals. You can request a copy of the recorded instrument.
• Mortgage was paid? Search for a release or satisfaction of the deed of trust.
• Recording fee unclear? Use the fee calculator and contact the office about taxability or special instruments.
• Mailing a document? Include correct payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
• eRecording rejected? Review the Certificate of Authenticity and the provider’s rejection notice.
• Title or ownership dispute? Consult a Tennessee attorney or title professional.

Contact the Correct Davidson County Office

Official Metropolitan Trustee Website

This guide covers Davidson County, Tennessee, including Nashville and its surrounding Metro communities.

There is also a Davidson County in North Carolina with a separate Register of Deeds.

The North Carolina office is in Lexington and has different search systems, addresses and recording fees.

This is an independent informational guide. It is not an official website of Davidson County, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville or the Register of Deeds.

A recorded deed provides evidence of a property transaction, but it does not establish that title is free of every lien, restriction or legal dispute.

Consult a qualified Tennessee real-estate attorney or title professional for deed preparation, title examinations, inheritance matters and ownership disputes.

Public property records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance underwriting or other purposes regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Recording fees, office hours, tax rules and online services can change. Confirm current requirements directly with the responsible government office before submitting documents or payment.