Blount County, Tennessee Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Blount County, Tennessee, can be obtained through the Blount County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view recent booking photos. For older records or specific requests, you may need to contact the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office directly.

To obtain a criminal background check in Blount County, Tennessee, you can request a check through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The TBI offers a service called Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) for conducting background checks. Locally, you can also contact the Blount County Sheriff's Office for assistance with fingerprinting services required for the background check process.

You can look up sex offenders in Blount County, Tennessee, by accessing the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders. You can search the registry online by name, location, or proximity to a specific address to find offenders residing in Blount County.

Tennessee residents can register to vote in Blount County through the Blount County Election Commission at 341 Court Street in Maryville, by phone at (865) 273-5880. The easiest method is online registration at ovr.govote.tn.gov, available to anyone with a valid Tennessee driver's license or ID. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election, and voters must be U.S. Citizens, Tennessee residents, and at least 18 years old by election day. Once registered, voters can request absentee ballots if they meet eligibility criteria such as being 60 or older, having a disability, or being absent from the county during the voting period.

Property records in Blount County can be accessed through the Blount County Register of Deeds at 341 Court Street in Maryville (phone: 865-273-5820) and online at the county website blounttn.org. The online system provides free searching of recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and other land records, typically from the 1980s forward. For property tax assessments, ownership information, and GIS mapping, visit the Blount County Property Assessor's online database at 940 East Lamar Alexander Parkway or call (865) 273-5777. Both offices provide free online searches, though certified copies require fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Blount County can be requested through the Blount County Clerk's Office at 345 Court Street in Maryville, phone (865) 273-5790. Certified copies cost $15 for the first birth certificate and $7 for additional copies ordered simultaneously, while death certificates are $15 each. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship or legal interest, as Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-3-101 restricts access to immediate family and authorized parties. Statewide records can also be ordered through the Tennessee Office of Vital Records in Nashville or online via vitalrecordsorders.tn.gov.

Business records in Blount County are available through multiple sources depending on the business type. For DBA (Doing Business As) or assumed name filings, contact the Blount County Clerk's Office at 345 Court Street, Maryville, phone (865) 273-5790. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the Tennessee Secretary of State's online database at tnbear.tn.gov free of charge. Local business licenses within city limits are issued by individual municipalities such as Maryville or Alcoa through their respective city recorder offices. The Blount Partnership chamber of commerce at blountpartnership.com can also provide business information and resources.