Lewis County, Tennessee Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Lewis County, Tennessee, can be obtained from the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 437 Swan Avenue, Hohenwald, TN, and they may provide access to booking photos upon request. For online access, you can check their official website or contact the office directly at (931) 796-5096 for more details.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lewis County, Tennessee, you should contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The TBI offers a background check service that can be accessed online through their website. Locally, you may also visit the Lewis County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any additional local requirements.

You can look up sex offenders in Lewis County, Tennessee, by accessing the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. The registry is managed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and can be searched online at their official website. This resource provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area, including their current addresses and offenses.

You can register to vote in Lewis County by visiting the Lewis County Election Commission at 110 North Park Street in Hohenwald, by mailing a completed Tennessee voter registration application, or by using Tennessee's online voter registration system at ovr.govote.tn.gov. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Tennessee law requires you to be a U.S. Citizen, Tennessee resident, this county resident, and at least 18 years old by election day. Absentee ballot applications for eligible voters can be requested through the Election Commission office at (931) 796-3378.

Property records in Lewis County can be searched through the Lewis County Register of Deeds office, located at the courthouse at 110 North Park Street in Hohenwald, phone (931) 796-3136. The office maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps dating back to 1843, all available for public inspection during business hours. Property tax assessment information is available through the Assessor of Property at 112 East Main Street, phone (931) 796-2522. This county does not currently offer a free online property search system, so in-person visits are typically required for record searches.

Birth and death certificates in Tennessee are issued by the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records in Nashville, which can be contacted at (615) 741-1763 or online at tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/vital records. Certificates cost $15.00 per copy with processing times of 2-4 weeks for mail requests, though expedited service is available. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional convenience fees. Only qualified applicants with a direct and tangible interest, such as the person named on the certificate, immediate family members, or legal representatives, can obtain certified copies, and valid photo identification is required.

Business records in Lewis County can be found through multiple agencies depending on the record type. The Lewis County Clerk at (931) 796-3378 maintains assumed name (DBA) filings for businesses operating under fictitious names. For formal business entity information including corporations and LLCs, search the Tennessee Secretary of State's free online database at tnbear.tn.gov, which provides formation documents, officer information, and business status. Local business licenses, if required, may be handled by the Lewis County Trustee's office or individual municipalities, and specific requirements should be confirmed by contacting county offices at (931) 796-2323.