How to Search Sullivan County Records (Start Here)
Sullivan 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 | Chancery
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Sullivan County Chancery Court addresses, phone numbers, and office hours.
Court | Circuit
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Sullivan County Circuit Court address, phone and fax numbers, jurisdiction information, hours, passport information, and downloadable forms.
Court | Payments
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Court payment service for Blountville Chancery and Circuit Courts, Bristol Chancery and General Sessions Court, and Kingsport Chancery and General Sessions Court in Sullivan County.
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Notary Application
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Sullivan County Clerk's Office online Notary Public application.
Placards
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Handicap placard search and renewal service from the Sullivan County Clerk's Office.
Jail & Inmate Records
Drug Offenders
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Search Tennessee Bureau of Investigation records by last name and county for Sullivan County drug offenders.
Inmates | Vinelink
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Sullivan County Sheriff's Office inmate searches from VineLink.
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Recorded Documents
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Search for and download images of Sullivan County Register of Deeds recorded documents filed since 01/01/1930. Subscription or pay per search required.
Property & Tax Records
Plate Renewals
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Find your license plate by plate number and renew your registration online.
Property | Assessment
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State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury search for Sullivan County property assessment records.
Property | Tax Records
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Search for and pay your Sullivan County property taxes online.
Voters
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Sullivan County voter registration check from the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Interments
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Searchable index of cemeteries in Sullivan County, including interments, maps, gravestone photographs, and more.
Marriage License Application
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Sullivan County Clerk's Office online marriage license application form.
Marriages
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Marriage license search from the Sullivan County Clerk's Office.
Business, Voter & Other
County Directory
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Contact information for Sullivan County main offices, school board members, schools, and County Commission.
Genealogy
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Tennessee GenWeb index of available Sullivan County genealogy resources.
Sullivan County
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Official website of Sullivan County, Tennessee government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Sullivan County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Sullivan County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County records available online? ▼
Online access in Sullivan 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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