§ 4.03. Register of Deeds.  


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  • The duties of the Register of Deeds are vested in and exercised by the Knox County Register of Deeds. The duties, qualifications, oath of office, bond requirements and compensation of the Register of Deeds shall be governed by the constitution and laws of the State of Tennessee and the Knox County Charter. The duties of this office shall include, but not be limited to, the responsibility for the filing or recordation of documents that affect the legal status of real or personal property; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall diminish the duties of the Office of the Register of Deeds as prescribed by the General Assembly, although additional duties may be given to this office by this Charter or by Ordinance of the County Commission.

(Ref. of 11-7-06)