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When a property owner wants to transfer property title to any family member, such as a parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or spouse, the property owner simply needs to sign a Warranty Deed to transfer the property. You cannot simply scratch out a name on a prior deed and write in the new name.

Sole Ownership in Tennessee Tennessee does not recognize community property, homestead, or dower and curtesy. This means that spouses can buy, sell, or own property without the involvement of the non-owner spouse. The only exception to this is when using a deed of trust.

Filing Fees Each county charges a standard $10 registration fee when you record a quitclaim deed. Counties also have permission to charge an additional $2 service fee (Tenn. Code § 8-21-1001). Please anticipate a $5.00 fee for each additional page in your document.

How do I add or remove names from a deed? Deed name changes require the submittal of a new deed to the Register of Deeds office. We suggest that you consult an attorney unless you are familiar with creating legal documents. Click to look up recording fees.

How do I add (or remove) someone from my deed? To add, change, or remove a name on a property you will need to have a new document prepared and have it recorded in our office. A Quit Claim Deed or Warranty Deed will need to be completed. This document will replace your previous deed.

Tennessee does not allow real estate to be transferred with transfer-on-death deeds.

To change, add or remove a name on your deed a new deed needs to be recorded reflecting the change. Many people think they can come into the office and change the present recorded deed with a form, but that is not the case. Once a deed is recorded it cannot be changed.

A new deed will have to be drawn up, wherein you (the current owner) would convey interest in the property to yourself and the new co-owner. Once the deed is signed and notarized, it should then be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. There is a $155 filing fee.

Adding someone's name to your deed means that you are giving up control of the property. You give that person an ownership interest in your property. Think of it as equivalent to going into business with that person, the business being your property.