Davidson Property Records: Search Nashville Assessments, Deeds, Tax Bills, Sales & Parcel Maps
Davidson property records in Tennessee are handled by different Metro Nashville offices. Use the Property Assessor for real property search, parcel ID, sales, deeds, maps and assessment details; use the Register of Deeds for recorded deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens and plats; use the Metropolitan Trustee for property tax bills and payment status; and use Metro Maps or Nashville Parcel Viewer for map layers and parcel context.
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Fastest Way to Search Davidson Property Records
Davidson County Property Records Are Split by Task
Use this table before searching. It keeps you from using a deed system when you need a tax receipt, or a tax-payment page when you need a recorded release.
| Your Question | Correct Metro Route | Search With | What You Get |
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| Who owns this parcel or what is the assessed value? | Property Assessor | Owner, address or parcel ID | Assessment, parcel information, sales, deed references, tax info links and map access. |
| Can I see the deed or deed of trust? | Register of Deeds | Name/date, document type, lot, subdivision, book/page or instrument clue | Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats, powers of attorney and recorded documents. |
| Are property taxes paid? | Metropolitan Trustee | Parcel, address, owner or account details in tax system | Tax statement, payment status, online payment, receipts, delinquent collection information. |
| Where is the parcel on a map? | Metro Maps / Nashville Parcel Viewer | Address, parcel ID, map view or text-only access | Parcel location, map layers, zoning-style context, permits and boundary reference. |
| Can I appeal the assessment? | Assessor + independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization | Assessment year, parcel ID, comparable sales, evidence | Informal review when open, formal appeal scheduling and MBOE decision path. |
| Can online records prove clean title? | Register records + professional title review | Full deed chain, releases, liens, judgments, tax status | Research evidence; legal title decisions need professional review. |
How to Search Davidson County Real Property Records
Use the Property Assessor when you need parcel ID, assessed value, property characteristics, owner/address search, sales details, map links, deed references and tax information links.
Owner, address or parcel ID
The Assessor’s real property search supports owner, address and parcel ID search.
Maps, taxes, deeds, sales
The Assessor homepage says property search can show parcel maps, tax information, deeds and sales information.
2026 deadlines passed
The 2026 informal review deadline was April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
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Open the official Property Assessor searchUse the Metro/Nashville assessor site, not a people-search site.
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Step 1: Open the official real property search. Step 2: search by owner, address or parcel ID. Step 3: confirm the property location, owner/parcel details, sales, assessment and related map/tax links. Start here: Nashville & Davidson County Real Property Search.
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Use the parcel ID as your master keyIt helps connect assessor, map, tax and deed records.
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Once you find the record, copy the parcel ID, property address, owner name, sale history, deed reference, appraised value and map details. Use those same clues when searching tax payments, Register of Deeds records or Metro Maps.
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Check sales history before calling the officeSales data helps with valuation questions.
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If the assessed value seems wrong, compare the property’s sales history, neighborhood sales, square footage, condition, land size and improvement details before requesting review or appeal.
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Contact the Assessor for assessment questionsDo not call the Trustee for value disputes.
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Property Assessor phone: (615) 862-6080. Email: assessorweb@nashville.gov. Physical address: 700 Pres. Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 210, Nashville, TN 37210. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
How to Search Davidson County Deeds, Liens, Plats and Recorded Documents
Use the Register of Deeds when you need legal recorded documents such as warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, powers of attorney, plats, amendments and other real-property documents.
Custodian of property documents
The Register of Deeds is the custodian of legal documents pertaining to real property.
Subscription portal
Online records are available by subscription through davidsonportal.com.
Images 1784-current
The Register lists images from 1784 to current, with indexing from July 1, 1964.
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Collect deed-search clues from the Assessor firstDo not begin deed research with only a vague address.
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Use the Assessor property search to collect owner names, parcel ID, property address, sale date, deed references and map details. Then use names, dates and document clues in the Register of Deeds system.
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Open the Register of Deeds pageUse this for recorded documents, not tax bills.
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Start with the official Register of Deeds page for recording services, document copies, fee calculator, property alert and online services. Official route: Davidson County Register of Deeds.
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Use online subscription services when you need remote index/image accessUnderstand search ranges before paying.
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The Register’s online subscription service is $50 per month for a single user and $25 per month for each additional user. Search results by name and date run from July 1, 1964 to current. Beginning with Jan. 1, 2000 records, users can also search by lot number, subdivision name and document type. Online route: Davidson County Land Records Portal.
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Search forward after mortgages, liens or deeds of trustA later release can change what the record means.
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After finding a deed of trust, lien, judgment, assignment or mortgage-related record, search later dates for release, satisfaction, substitution, assignment, amendment or court-related documents before assuming the obligation is still open.
Davidson County Deed Copy and Recording Fees to Know
Use these common official fee points for planning. Always confirm the current fee before recording a document or ordering certified copies.
| Need | Official Detail | Practical Note |
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| Non-certified deed/document copy | $0.50 per page | Available by mail or in person through Register of Deeds. |
| Certified copy | $1 per page | Use when a lender, agency, court or title request requires certification. |
| Mailed copy minimum | $2 minimum charge | Mail request should include written request, SASE and check/money order. |
| Subdivision plat copy by mail | $5 | In-person large subdivision plat copy is listed at $3. |
| Most deeds, deeds of trust, amendments, liens, judgments and similar documents | $5 per page; $10 minimum + $2 data processing fee | All documents except releases and charters must show preparer name/address. |
| Conveyance state tax | $3.70 per $1,000 | Applies where Tennessee conveyance tax is due. |
| Mortgage state tax | $1.15 per $1,000; first $2,000 exempt | Check fee calculator for large recordings. |
| Online subscription | $50/month single user; $25/month each additional user | Useful for repeated remote research, title work or investor searches. |
How to Search and Pay Davidson County Property Taxes
Use the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee when you need tax statements, tax payments, receipts, partial-payment context, delinquent taxes, relief, freeze, deferral or mortgage escrow questions.
October
Tax statements are mailed in October each year.
Last day of February
Taxes must be paid in full by the last day of February to avoid interest.
$1 fee
Trustee lists a $1 processing fee for e-check payments.
2.55%
Credit/debit card payments have a 2.55% processing fee, $2 minimum.
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Open the Real Property Tax page firstThis explains tax collection and payment routes.
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Use the Trustee’s Real Property Tax page to understand billing, tax roll collection, partial-payment timing, payment methods, delinquent tax routing and processing fees. Official page: Davidson County Real Property Taxes.
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Pay or check taxes onlineUse the Trustee payment link, not an unofficial payment page.
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Open the tax payment/search portal from the Trustee page, then search the property, confirm tax year, owner/address and amount due, and save the receipt or confirmation. Direct route: Pay or Check Davidson County Property Taxes.
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Use the correct check payee and mailing addressInclude parcel/tax details to avoid posting problems.
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Checks should be payable to Metropolitan Trustee. Mailing address: Metropolitan Trustee, P.O. Box 196358, Nashville, TN 37219-6358. Include the tax statement coupon or clearly write property/parcel details and tax year.
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Know where delinquent taxes go nextTiming matters after February.
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The Trustee and Division of Collections process and collect delinquent taxes from March through the following February. After that, delinquent taxes are collected by the Clerk and Master’s office.
Davidson County Property Tax Assistance Programs
The Trustee administers several programs that can help qualifying homeowners. Eligibility rules are specific, and annual vouchers or applications may be required.
| Program | Who It Helps | Key Official Detail |
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| Property Tax Relief | Qualifying homeowners age 65+, disabled homeowners, disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses | For 2026, income qualification is based on 2025 income; Davidson County relief income limit listed at $38,470 for elderly/disabled homeowners. |
| Property Tax Freeze | Qualifying homeowners age 65+ | Freezes tax due at the amount for the year they qualify; 2026 income limit listed at $63,470 for Davidson County. |
| Tax Deferral | Certain elderly or disabled homeowners with qualifying income | Current residence taxes may be deferred until death or sale, with simple interest at 6% per year; apply by December 31 each tax year. |
| Annual voucher rule | Existing Tax Relief / Tax Freeze participants | Members enrolled in Tax Freeze and/or Tax Relief must submit vouchers every year by April 5 to stay enrolled. |
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Check eligibility before paying full billRelief and freeze may require documents and annual action.
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Prepare proof of age/disability, proof of ownership, principal residence evidence, income documents and reappraisal notice where required. Tax Relief page: Learn about Davidson County Property Tax Relief.
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Use the Tax Freeze page if age 65+Freeze is different from relief.
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The Tax Freeze program can freeze the tax due on qualifying property at the amount for the year the homeowner qualifies. Official page: Learn about Davidson County Property Tax Freeze.
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Use Tax Deferral only after reading the lien/interest impactDeferral is not a cancellation of the tax.
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Tax Deferral may postpone current taxes for qualifying residents, but deferred taxes become due later and accrue simple interest. Official page: Tax Deferral for Elderly and Disabled Homeowners.
How to Use Davidson County Parcel Maps and GIS
Use Metro Maps or Nashville Parcel Viewer when you need parcel boundaries, map layers, zoning-style context, permits, neighborhood reference or text-only property data.
Parcel layers
Metro Maps provides public access to parcel information and useful map layers for Davidson County.
Cadastral maps
The Mapping Division maintains maps showing location, size and boundaries of every land parcel in the county.
Not a legal document
Metro Maps says its property data is not a legal document.
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Find parcel ID or address firstMaps work better after the assessor search.
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Use the Property Assessor search first to confirm the correct parcel ID and address. Then use that information in Metro Maps or Parcel Viewer.
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Open Metro Maps or Parcel ViewerChoose map access or text-only access based on device speed.
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Use map access for visual parcel and layer review, or text-only access for faster tabular data. Official route: Metro Maps Property Mapping. Parcel Viewer: Nashville Parcel Viewer.
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Use GIS for context, not legal boundariesVerify title and boundaries separately.
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GIS can help with parcel location, zoning-style layers, permits, roads and neighborhood context. Use recorded plats, deeds, surveys and professional review for boundary, access, easement or title decisions.
How Davidson County Assessment Appeals Work
Assessment appeal is separate from paying a tax bill. If the issue is value or classification, use Assessor and Metropolitan Board of Equalization routes. If the issue is tax payment, use the Trustee.
| Appeal / Review Stage | 2026 Official Timing | What to Prepare |
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| Informal Review | Deadline passed April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM; decisions mailed May 20, 2026. | Property facts, sales, photos, condition issues, square footage, income/expense for commercial property. |
| Formal appeal to independent MBOE | Scheduling began May 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM; deadline to schedule was June 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM. | Proposed classification, appraised value, assessed value and evidence. |
| Evidence examples | Bring before hearing date. | Comparable sales, appraisals, repair estimates, income/expense statements, cost data, photographs and witness testimony. |
| State Board appeal | If MBOE decision is unacceptable, appeal to SBOE within 45 days of MBOE mailing date. | MBOE decision notice and filing instructions. |
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Confirm whether the issue is value, tax rate or paymentAppeal routes only handle certain issues.
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Classification and value issues go to assessment review/appeal. Tax payment, delinquent tax, tax relief or tax freeze questions go to the Trustee. Deed/title mistakes go to Register of Deeds and legal/title review.
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Use official appeal pages for current-year datesDeadlines change by assessment year.
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Check the Assessor appeal pages for current deadlines and MBOE scheduling. Informal review page: Informal Review Request. Formal appeal page: Formal Appeals to the independent MBOE.
Davidson County Property Records Offices and Maps
Property Assessor
Address: 700 Pres. Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 210, Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: (615) 862-6080
Email: assessorweb@nashville.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Use for: real property search, parcel ID, assessments, sales, appraisals and assessment appeal questions.
Metropolitan Trustee
Address: Howard Office Building, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37210
Mailing: P.O. Box 196358, Nashville, TN 37219-6358
Phone: 615-862-6330
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Use for: property tax bills, payment status, relief, freeze, deferral and delinquent tax collection timing.
Register of Deeds
Address: Public Square Garage, 300 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN 37201
Mailing: P.O. Box 196398, Nashville, TN 37219-6398
Phone: 615-862-6790
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Use for: deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats, recorded documents, copies and recording fees.
Metro Mapping Services / GIS
Address: Metro Office Building, 800 2nd Avenue South, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 615-862-7175
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Use for: property maps, zoning maps, topographical maps, aerial maps, digital data and Metro Maps support.
If Your Davidson Property Records Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No assessor result by address | Street suffix, unit, direction or spelling issue. | Search only house number and street name, then compare parcel ID and map location. |
| Owner search returns too many properties | Common surname, trust, LLC or multiple ownership records. | Add address, parcel ID, neighborhood or sale date from the Assessor record. |
| Deed search not finding recent record | Name variation, recording delay, trust/LLC name, or wrong document type. | Search buyer and seller, spouse names, lender names, trust/LLC names and broader dates. |
| Need a deed copy by mail | Register needs enough information to locate the document. | Include property address, document details if known, self-addressed stamped envelope and payment. |
| Tax payment not showing | Processing delay, wrong parcel, mortgage escrow timing or payment portal mismatch. | Call Trustee at 615-862-6330 with parcel/property details and payment confirmation. |
| Taxes are delinquent | Taxes not paid by the last day of February or moved into collection cycle. | Use Trustee during March-through-following-February delinquent collection window; later cases route to Clerk and Master. |
| GIS boundary looks wrong | Metro Maps is informational and not a legal document. | Use recorded plats, deeds, surveys and professional review for boundary or easement decisions. |
| Need clean title proof | Assessor/tax pages are not title reports. | Search Register of Deeds records, releases, liens and judgments; use a title company or attorney. |
Davidson Property Records FAQs
QHow do I search Davidson County property records online?▾
Use the Nashville & Davidson County Property Assessor for owner, address or parcel ID search. Use Register of Deeds for recorded deeds and liens, Trustee for tax bills and payment status, and Metro Maps for parcel-map layers.
QWhere do I find Davidson County deed records?▾
Use the Davidson County Register of Deeds. Online land records are available by subscription through davidsonportal.com, and copies can be requested by mail or in person at 300 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN 37201.
QCan I search Davidson property by owner name?▾
Yes. The Property Assessor’s real property search supports owner, address and parcel ID search. If owner search returns too many results, use address, parcel ID, sale date or map clues to narrow it.
QWhen are Davidson County property taxes due?▾
Tax statements are mailed in October each year. Taxes must be paid in full by the last day of February of the following year to avoid interest.
QWhere do I pay Nashville Davidson County property taxes?▾
Use the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee. You can pay or check taxes online through the Trustee payment portal, or mail checks payable to Metropolitan Trustee, P.O. Box 196358, Nashville, TN 37219-6358.
QHow much are Davidson County deed copies?▾
The Register of Deeds lists non-certified copies at $0.50 per page and certified copies at $1 per page. Mailed copies have a $2 minimum charge, and subdivision plat copy fees differ by mail or in-person request.
QWhat records are in the Davidson County Register of Deeds portal?▾
The Register lists online search results by name and date from July 1, 1964 to current, images from 1784 to current, and archive index books online. From January 1, 2000 records, users can also search by lot number, subdivision name and document type.
QCan I appeal a Davidson County assessment?▾
Yes. Property owners can use informal review when the window is open and/or formal appeal to the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization. For 2026, the informal review deadline passed April 17, and the formal appeal scheduling deadline was June 26.
QCan Metro Maps prove a legal boundary?▾
No. Metro Maps is useful for parcel context and map layers, but it says the property data is not a legal document. Use recorded plats, deeds, surveys and professional review for boundary decisions.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Davidson County records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify assessments, tax bills, payment status, recorded documents, map data, appeals, relief programs and legal ownership directly with official Metro Nashville-Davidson County sources.