Davidson County, Tennessee Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Davidson County are typically available through the Davidson County or serving short-term sentences. You can access these images via their online portal, which provides booking information and photographs. For further assistance, you may contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about obtaining specific booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Davidson County, you should contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The TBI provides background checks through its Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) system. You can request a background check online or visit the TBI headquarters in Nashville for in-person requests.

To look up sex offenders in Davidson County, you can use the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current address, offense details, and photographs. You can access the registry online for free to search by name, location, or other criteria.

To register to vote in Davidson County, you can register online at ovr.govote.tn.gov through the Tennessee Secretary of State's website, in person at the Davidson County Election Commission at 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217, or at the Metropolitan County Clerk's office. You must register at least 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. The Election Commission, reachable at (615) 862-8800 or www.nashville.gov/election-commission, also provides information on absentee voting, early voting locations, and polling place assignments.

Property records in Davidson County can be searched through the Davidson County Register of Deeds at www.nashville.gov/register-of-deeds, which offers free online access to recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps dating back to the early 1900s. For property tax and assessment information, visit the Assessor of Property website at www.padctn.org, which features a GIS mapping system allowing searches by address, parcel ID, or owner name. Both systems are free to search online; certified copies can be requested from the Register of Deeds at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210, phone (615) 862-6880, with fees of $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Davidson County can be obtained from the Metropolitan County Clerk's office at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210, phone (615) 862-6180. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. In-person requests are processed immediately during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), while mail requests take approximately 2-3 weeks. You can also order through the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, or online via VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees; valid photo identification and proof of eligibility are required.

Business name registrations and DBA (doing business as) filings in Davidson County are maintained by the Metropolitan County Clerk's office at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210, phone (615) 862-6180. For formal business entity formations such as corporations and LLCs, use the Tennessee Secretary of State's free online business search at tnbear.tn.gov, which provides information on registered businesses, registered agents, and filing history. Local business licenses and permits for operating within Davidson County can be researched through the Metropolitan Clerk's office, while building permits and zoning information are available from the Metropolitan Codes Department at (615) 862-6590.