Deeds & ownership history
Look for recorded deeds and transfers. Have a person or entity name and an approximate date ready.
Open portal search ↗THE SMART GIRL COUNTY RECORDS DESK
The map is the start.
The records tell more.
Start your Davidson County property research here. Search recorded deeds, liens, releases and plats using the Register of Deeds’ official online service.
DAVIDSON PORTAL · OFFICIAL RECORDS SERVICE
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Use your own portal account. This opens the county service in a new tab and keeps Smart Girl Developments open for your next step.
Search on Davidson Portal Account and paid subscription required.Subscription details & current fees ↗
Searches, sign-in and document access take place on Davidson Portal. Your portal credentials and payment details stay there. This guide is free to use.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Choose the record. Follow the property.
Liens, deeds of trust & releases
Find recorded financing documents, liens and releases. A document search alone does not establish clear title.
Open portal search ↗Plats & recorded documents
Locate subdivision plats and related recorded documents. Gather the subdivision name and lot number when available.
Open portal search ↗BEFORE YOU OPEN THE PORTAL
Start with the right property.
Only have an address? Find the parcel first, then open its official Metro record for ownership and property context.
Gather names and dates
The county lists name and date searches from July 1, 1964 onward. For records from January 1, 2000 onward, it also lists lot, subdivision and document-type searches.
Open the document
Match the parties, recording date and property description. Save the document reference for follow-up; an address alone may not identify every relevant record.
Connect the findings
Compare recorded documents with your survey, zoning and project plans. An attorney or title company can perform the title review needed for a property transaction.
ACCESS & ASSISTANCE
A few useful details.
Can I search without a portal subscription?
Online portal access requires a subscription. The Register of Deeds also provides public access computers and document copies at its office at 300 Deaderick Street. Copy fees apply. Check the office’s copy options and fees ↗
How far back do the records go?
The county lists index searches from July 1, 1964, document images from 1784, and online archive index books. Older records may require a different research approach. See official coverage details ↗
Who can help with access or a document?
Portal technical assistance: 866-658-0865. Register of Deeds document assistance: 615-862-6790. Contact the county office for document availability and reference information.
Independent resource guide by Smart Girl Developments. The Register of Deeds maintains the official records. A record search is not a title opinion or confirmation of development rights.
Official guidance reviewed October 28, 2026. Confirm fees and availability with the county.