Elected Office · County
Register of Deeds
- Level
- County
- Area represented
- One county
- Term length
- 4 years
- Term limits
- Awaiting verification
- Election cycle
- Awaiting verification
QualificationsConstitutional officer
The Register of Deeds is a constitutional office established under Tennessee law as the custodian of legal documents relating to real property. The office records and permanently preserves deeds, deeds of trust, liens, powers of attorney, plats, and other property documents required by state law. Because buying property is often the largest investment a person makes, the accuracy of these records matters — but the office records documents; it does not decide who owns property or what property is worth.
Main responsibilities
- Records and preserves real property documents (deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, plats)
- Maintains the official public record of property ownership and transfers
- Provides certified copies of recorded documents
- Calculates and collects recording fees and related taxes
- Offers a Property Alert service to help guard against property fraud
- Provides passport services to the public
What this office cannot do alone
- Cannot decide property disputes — that is a court.
- Cannot assess property value — that is the Assessor of Property.
Why this office affects everyday life
When you buy a home, refinance, or transfer property, the documents are recorded here — creating the permanent public proof of ownership. If you want to confirm who owns a property, or protect yourself against deed fraud, this is the office that holds those records.
On the 2026 ballot
Upcoming election: Tennessee State and Federal General — November 3, 2026
Candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election will be published here as they are verified against the official ballot.