Estate Planning & Probate in Roane County, Tennessee

There are two reasons people look up Roane County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Chancery Court details.

The Probate Process in Roane County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Roane County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 200 East Race Street, Suite 12, Kingston. The court sits in the 9th Judicial District. Roane County shares the 9th Judicial District with Loudon, Meigs and Morgan.

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Probate Court Record

Chancery Court

Roane County · 9th Judicial District

Address

200 East Race Street, Suite 12Kingston, TN 37763

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing available
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Roane County

Address

200 East Race Street, Suite 6Kingston, TN 37763
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$10 for the first 2 pages plus $5 for each page beyond 2; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Verified July 14, 2026 · Source

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