Q: What is your mailing address?
A: 1 South Jefferson Street, Rm 300, Winchester, TN 37398
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
We are NOT closed during lunch hours.
Q: Can the Register’s office tell me if there are any liens recorded on my property?
A: No. The Register’s office does not perform title searches, which is the necessary steps to take to determine if there is a lien against a particular parcel of land. You may contact a title company or an attorney to provide this service for you. However, the records of the Register’s office are open to the public and are accessible via this website or by visiting us at the above address.
Q: Can the Register of Deeds or the staff prepare or help prepare a document?
A: No. The State of Tennessee prohibits the Register’s office and staff from practicing law or from giving legal advice. You are advised to consult with an attorney for assistance.
Q: Can the Register’s office tell me who owns a particular parcel of property?
A: In accordance with the laws and statutes of the State of Tennessee, all indexes for recorded documents within the Register’s office are name based. To search by address you may contact the Franklin County Assessor’s Office at (931)967-3869.
Q: How can I obtain a copy of a document?
A: Documents recorded since July 1998 are all viewable and available from Courthouse Computer Systems website.
Documents recorded prior to July 1998 have been added, scanned, and indexed back to 1883 in the deed book and 1965 in the trust book. We continue working daily to reach our goal of 100% digitized back to 1807 when Franklin County was formed.
Q: What methods of payment are accepted by the Register’s office?
A: The Register’s office accepts cash, checks, cashier’s checks, money orders and debit/credit cards.
Q: Can the Register’s office provide a survey of my property?
A: In most cases, no. The Register’s office records plats of subdivisions showing lots within a development; however, some surveys are recorded after obtaining approval for recording purposes by the zoning department or boundary surveys over 5 acres.
Q: Can the Register speak to my civic group or church organization?
A: Yes. As a public official, the Register welcomes such opportunities to meet with all civic groups and church organizations. Please visit our contact link on this website or call the Register’s office at (931)967-2840 to schedule and make arrangements.
Q: Can I find bankruptcies, divorces and other court documents in the Register’s office?
A: Bankruptcies, divorces and other court documents are recorded and indexed as the court decrees. However, not all court documents are filed with the Register’s office. This will vary according to the requirements within a court decree or an individual’s personal choice.