How to Search Hamilton County Records (Start Here)
Hamilton County, Tennessee — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Criminal Records
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Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk criminal case records, future court dates, and payment balances.
Court | Dockets
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Hamilton County Chancery, Circuit, Criminal, Juvenile, and Sessions Civil & Criminal Court dockets.
Court | Payments
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Court payment service for Hamilton County Circuit Court and General Sessions Court.
Marriages | Genealogy
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Hamilton County Genealogical Society marriage records between 1857 and 2012.
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Jail & Inmate Records
Drug Offenders
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Statewide and Hamilton County methamphetamine offender registry search from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Most Wanted
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Hamilton County Sheriff's Office list of most wanted fugitives.
Recorded Documents
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Sign up for as subscription with the Hamilton County Register of Deeds to search for deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and other recorded documents.
Property & Tax Records
Business Search
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Hamilton County Clerk's Office search for registered businesses.
Political Districts
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Hamilton County GIS map of political districts.
Property | Assessor
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Assessor of Property for Hamilton County property search by address, parcel number, or owner name.
Property | GIS
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Click on "GISMO-5" for an interactive GIS map search of Hamilton County parcel records and zoning information.
Property | Tax Records
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Hamilton County Trustee's Office property tax search and bill payment service.
Property | Taxes Due
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Hamilton County delinquent property tax file downloadable in pdf or Word format.
Streets
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Hamilton County street search. Provides street number range, street name, type, and street status.
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Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Burials
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Hamilton County Genealogical Society cemetery surveys and tombstone inscriptions.
Marriage Licenses
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Hamilton County Clerk's Office marriage license records.
Obituaries
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Chattanooga Public Library obituary search.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Hamilton County Commission meeting Agendas, Minutes, and audio recordings.
Directory
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Hamilton County government directory, including addresses, phone and fax numbers, contact information, and web pages.
Genealogy
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Substantial number of genealogy databases from the Hamilton County Genealogical Society.
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Hamilton County, Tennessee official government website.
Jobs
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Hamilton County Human Resources Department employment opportunities.
Military
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Hamilton County Genealogical Society military databases of Revolutionary War through World War II soldiers and veterans.
Permits
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Find Hamilton County Public Works Division issued permits by date.
Spending Reports
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Hamilton County Commissioners discretionary spending reports listed by year.
Unidentified Deceased
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Hamilton Count Medical Examiner Office listing of unidentified deceased persons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hamilton County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Hamilton County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Hamilton County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Hamilton County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Hamilton County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Hamilton County records available online? ▼
Online access in Hamilton County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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