Does your office furnish me with the title to my home after I have paid off the mortgage?
The document that shows you own your property is called a deed. Your deed was recorded in our office when you originally purchased the property. We do not keep the original deed. The original document was given or mailed back to whoever delivered it to us when it was recorded. You may obtain a copy of the deed from our office at any time.
Can the Register of Deeds prepare or help prepare a deed?
No. A deed is a legal document establishing property ownership, please consult an attorney.
Will the Register of Deeds office record a copy of a document if I don’t have an original?
The only type of copy that can be recorded in our office is a Certified Copy of a document that has been recorded in another government office. Otherwise, we must have original, signed, notarized documents in order to record them in our office.
Where are Notary Seals placed on documents?
The signature on all documents must be notarized. If the document requires an "oath of consideration", then the oath must also be notarized.
Can I go online and access deed registration records?
The records of the Davidson County Register of Deeds office are available on line by subscription. Find out how you can get a subscription on our Register of Deeds Internet Services page.
Can you tell me if there are any liens/mortgages/encumbrances on a piece of property?
This is one service that is not provided by our office. To determine the requested information, you must perform a title search, which is usually done by an attorney or title company. Our indexes are on computer, and they are open to the public if you would like to search the records.
How can I find out who owns a certain property?
The Register of Deeds office can check the tax roles to see who owns a certain property, and if you think it has sold recently, we will check our grantor's indexes to see if it has changed hands. You can also check ownership online. This is a free website administrated by the planning commission.
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Can you tell me the recording information on a document such as a warranty deed, deed of trust, or other such instrument?
We can tell you when a document was recorded and the reference number that we use to identify the document.
Can you tell me where my property lines are located?
We have documents in our office such as subdivision plats or deeds that tell you the dimensions of your property. They have information on them such as the metes and bounds of your lot lines. However, the only way to tell exactly where your lot lines are located is to hire a surveyor to come to your location and stake off your property. Metro Nashville Government does not have any department with surveyors. You will need to hire a private surveying company to do this for you.
Will you fax a copy of a deed or other recorded document to me?
If you or your company has previously set up an escrow account with our office, we will fax copies at a charge of $1.00 per page. To set up an escrow account, just call the office, and we will send you an application.