About Tennessee Public Records
Tennessee Public Records was built to provide a single, easy-to-use guide for anyone who needs to locate government records throughout the Volunteer State. Tennessee has 95 counties, each running its own Circuit Court Clerk's office, Chancery Court, and Register of Deeds, which means finding the correct office and understanding its procedures can be a time-consuming process. We bring all of that scattered information together in one place so you can spend less time searching and more time getting the records you need.
Why We Exist
Government records are meant to be accessible to every member of the public. The reality, though, is that tracking down those records in Tennessee can involve a surprising number of steps. Tennessee operates under a county-based records system where court filings, property transfers, marriage licenses, and other documents are held by different offices depending on both the type of record and where the relevant event occurred. Circuit Court Clerks maintain civil and criminal case files, Chancery Courts handle certain domestic and equity matters, and the Tennessee Department of Health manages vital records at the state level.
We created this site so that working through Tennessee's network of agencies and jurisdictions does not have to be a research project on its own. Whether you are looking for a court filing out of Davidson County, a property deed in Shelby County, or a vital record from the state office in Nashville, our goal is to steer you toward the right resource as efficiently as possible. There is no account to create, no charge to read our guides, and nothing standing between you and the information you came here to find.
What You Will Find Here
- All 95 Counties: Dedicated pages for every Tennessee county, listing contact details, office locations, phone numbers, and website links for the Circuit Court Clerk, Chancery Court, Register of Deeds, and other relevant departments
- City Guides: Pages for municipalities across the state that connect each city or town to the county offices responsible for storing its public records
- Record Categories: Clear breakdowns of court records, property filings, vital records, and criminal history information, along with explanations of which Tennessee offices manage each type
- Search Tools: Direct links to official government databases and trusted third-party search platforms that can help you track down specific records online
Important Limitations
Before depending on our site, there are a few key points to keep in mind. We are a privately owned and operated website that has no ties to any government body in Tennessee. We function entirely separate from state departments, federal agencies, and county offices. We do not maintain a repository of actual records, and we are not able to:
- Submit or retrieve official documents for you
- Produce certified copies of any record
- Offer legal counsel or act as your representative in any legal matter
- Ensure that every piece of information on our site is perfectly accurate or up to date at all times
When you need a document bearing an official seal or certification, the issuing government office is the only source. What we do is help you figure out which office to contact and how to reach them.
Third-Party Search Tools
As you browse our site, you will come across links to paid record search services run by independent companies. These services can occasionally speed up the process of finding records or background information compared to going through government channels alone. We believe in being transparent about this: some of these are referral links, and we may earn a commission when you decide to use one of those services. That referral revenue is what funds the operation of this site and keeps it free for all visitors.
Is Our Information Reliable?
We put in genuine effort to maintain accurate and current content throughout the site. That said, government offices routinely adjust their hours, move to new locations, change phone numbers, and overhaul their websites without advance notice. With 95 counties in Tennessee each managing their own operations independently, staying on top of every update across the entire state is a continuous effort.
Because of this, we always recommend verifying details directly before visiting any office in person. Confirm the current address, business hours, accepted forms of payment, and any documentation requirements for the records you are after. If you come across anything on our site that appears outdated or incorrect, please notify us through our contact page so we can address it right away.
Get in Touch
We are always open to hearing your questions, ideas, and corrections. If you would like to reach us for any reason, head over to our contact page. Every message is reviewed, and we make a point of responding as promptly as we can.