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McMinn County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for McMinn County, Tennessee. Serving a population of 55.678 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Athens • Land Area: 430,117 sq mi • State: Tennessee (TN)
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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri
Physical Courthouse Address

McMinn County Courthouse / Recording Office, Athens, TN 37303

Seat of government for McMinn County in Athens, TN.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(615) 219-1717

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 47107 • Coordinates: 35.4245° N, -84.6199° W
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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit McMinn County

  • ✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
  • ✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
  • ✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
  • ✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode
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Land Records & Real Property

McMinn County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-1001 & § 67-4-409
First Page Base Fee
$15.00
Includes statutory county automation index surcharge
Each Additional Page
$5.00
Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page
Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps
$0.37 per $100 ($3.70 per $1,000) State Recordation Tax
Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Tennessee:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.
Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.
Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.
Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.
Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in McMinn County

License Fee $97.50 ($37.50 with verified premarital course completion)
Waiting Period 0 Hours
  • ✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 30 days of issuance.
  • ✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the McMinn County courthouse.
  • ✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.
State Policy: Issued by County Clerk. Save $60 by taking a 4-hour premarital counseling course.
Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $15.00
Death Cert $15.00
Marriage Cert $15.00
  • • Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
  • • Filing Agency: Processed through Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Records and the local McMinn County clerk counter.
Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.
Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in McMinn County

Filing Fee: $20.00
1. Filing Authority

In McMinn County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Tennessee Secretary of State & County Clerk.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Tennessee.

3. State Rules & Notice

Assumed name filed through Secretary of State and recorded with County Clerk.

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State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Tennessee Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Tennessee county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

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Frequently Asked Questions: McMinn County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the McMinn County Clerk & Recorder office located?
The official McMinn County office is located at McMinn County Courthouse / Recording Office, Athens, TN 37303. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (615) 219-1717.
How much does it cost to record a deed in McMinn County?
Under Tennessee statute (Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-1001 & § 67-4-409), recording a real property deed or mortgage in McMinn County costs $15.00 for the first page, plus $5.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: $0.37 per $100 ($3.70 per $1,000) State Recordation Tax.
How do I obtain a marriage license in McMinn County, TN?
Both applicants must appear in person before the McMinn County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $97.50 ($37.50 with verified premarital course completion). Tennessee requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.
How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in McMinn County?
In McMinn County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Tennessee Secretary of State & County Clerk with a standard statutory filing fee of $20.00. Assumed name filed through Secretary of State and recorded with County Clerk.
How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in McMinn County?
Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $15.00 and death certificates starting at $15.00) can be requested through the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Records or directly at the McMinn County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.