How to Search Knox County Records (Start Here)
Knox 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
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Court | Circuit
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Circuit Court information from the Knox County Clerk of Circuit Court Civil Sessions and Juvenile Court.
Court | Circuit Civil Sessions Dockets
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Knox County Civil Sessions Court dockets.
Court | Circuit Dockets
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Knox County Circuit Court dockets by division and date.
Court | Fourth Circuit, General Sessions, Criminal
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Knox County General Sessions, Fourth Circuit, and Criminal Court pages.
Court | Fourth Circuit, General Sessions, Criminal Dockets
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Knox County Fourth Circuit Court, Criminal and General Sessions Criminal Court Dockets.
Court | General Sessions
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Knox County General Sessions civil, DUI, drug, felony, misdemeanor, bonded arraignment, and traffic court information.
Court | Payments
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Court payment service for Knox County Criminal Court, General Sessions Court, and Fourth Circuit Court.
Court | Traffic Dockets
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Knox County Traffic Court docket search.
Notary Public Application
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Knox County Clerk's Office online application for Notary Public authorization.
Placards
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Find and renew your Knox County handicap placard online.
Jail & Inmate Records
Drug Offenders
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Search the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation drug offender registry by last name and Knox county for county offenders.
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Inmates | Bookings
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Knox County Sherriff's Office "24 Hour In Custody List" of most recent jail bookings.
Property & Tax Records
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Businesses | New
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Searchable index from the Knox County Clerk's Office of new business registrations.
Maps
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Printable Knox County Area city, county, and state district maps, including council, commission, school, precinct, watershed, and zip code maps.
Plate Renewals
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Find your Knox County vehicle plate registration and renew online.
Property | Assessor
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Knox County Assessor's Office property search.
Property | GIS
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Knox County GIS (Geographical Information System) parcel search.
Property | Tax Records
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Knox County Trustee property tax search, online payments.
Voters
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Tennessee Department of State Knox County voter registration lookup by name and year of birth.
Voting Districts
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Enter your address to find your Knox County voting district.
Voting Districts | GIS
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GIS map search for Knox County voting districts.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Adoptable Pets
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Knox County adoptable pets from the Young-Williams Animal Center.
Cemeteries & Burials
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FindAGrave directory of Knox County cemeteries and index of burials, including cemetery maps and gravesite photos.
Marriages
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Knox County Clerk's Office marriage license record search.
Business, Voter & Other
Business Directory
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Knox County Area member business directory from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce.
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Commerce Cards
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Knox County Purchasing Department searchable index of Electronic Commerce Card transactions.
Commission Agendas
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Knox County Commission, Committee, and Board public meeting Agendas.
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Genealogy
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Knox County genealogy records and resources from Tennessee GenWeb.
Jobs
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Current employment opportunities with Knox County government.
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Official government website of Knox County, Tennessee.
Permit Inspections
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Codes Administration Department of Knox County database of scheduled inspections.
Permit Reports
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Knox County Codes Administration Department permit information search.
Procurement Awards
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Knox County Procurement Department list of recent awards.
Purchase Orders
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Knox County Purchasing Department searchable index of purchase orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Knox County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Knox County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Knox 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 Knox County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Knox 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 Knox County records available online? ▼
Online access in Knox 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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