Tennessee Public Records Search — Free Official Government Sources

Tennessee uses the Secretary of State for business filings, the TBI for the sex-offender registry and criminal history, county assessors and registers of deeds for property, and the Treasury's ClaimItTN for unclaimed property. Court access is generally by county.

Good to know: Tennessee's Comptroller hosts a free statewide property-assessment data viewer across counties.

Last Updated: July 2026 · Reviewed quarterly by the Searchadex editorial team.

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Tennessee Public Records — Frequently Asked Questions

Are Tennessee public records free to search?

Yes. Most Tennessee public records — business filings, property data, court dockets, and unclaimed property — can be searched for free through official state and county portals. Some agencies charge only for certified copies of underlying documents.

Where do I find Tennessee business records?

Tennessee business entity filings are searchable for free through the official state portal. Tennessee's Comptroller hosts a free statewide property-assessment data viewer across counties.

How do I look up Tennessee property records?

Tennessee property ownership, parcel, and assessment data are maintained at the county level. Use the county assessor or recorder portal for the county where the property is located to find the owner of record and parcel number at no cost.

Can I search Tennessee court records online?

Many Tennessee courts publish case dockets online for free. Federal cases are available through PACER, and state cases through the Tennessee judiciary portal or the county clerk of court where the case was filed.

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