Register of Deeds

We are proud to serve the citizens of Rutherford County and strive to provide prompt and professional service.  Take time and browse our website for information that may be helpful to you and feel free to contact our office with any questions you may have regarding our services and the records we keep.

The Rutherford County Register of Deeds maintains all real estate records recorded in this office dating back as early as the 1700's.  These documents are public record and range from real estate conveyances, deeds of trust, cancellations of deeds of trust, assumed names, powers of attorney, road maintenance agreements, plats, separation agreements and more.

See information below on new services being offered with
Vital Director and Property Check

Vital Director is an online vital records request system allowing use of a credit or debit card see information below:  

Click here for: Vital Director by Permitium press release 
Use the link provided to get started - https://rutherfordrod.permitium.com/

Property Check is an alert system that will notify when documents are recorded in the office.

Click here for: Property Check flyer
Use the link provided to get started - http://cottweb.rutherfordcountync.gov/External/Sentry/Home.aspx


 eRecording of Plats beginning February 1, 2022
Notice of eRecording Process - Beginning in Register of Deeds Office April 24, 2018