Sevier County, Tennessee Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Sevier County, Tennessee, are typically managed by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. These images may be available through the Sheriff's Office online portal or by visiting the office at 106 W. Bruce Street, Sevierville, TN. For specific inquiries, you can call the Sheriff's Office at (865) 453-4668 to request access to booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Sevier County, Tennessee, you can request a check through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The TBI offers an online service called Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) where you can request background checks. You may visit the Sevier County Sheriff's Office for local procedures and assistance with background checks.

You can look up sex offenders in Sevier County, Tennessee, by using the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and provides a searchable online database of registered sex offenders. You can access this information by visiting the TBI's website and entering relevant search criteria such as name or location.

You can register to vote in Sevier County through the Sevier County Election Commission at 106 Blowing Cave Road, Sevierville, or online at ovr.govote.tn.gov. Tennessee requires registration at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote. You can also register when obtaining or renewing your driver's license at any Tennessee Driver Services Center. For information about absentee voting or to verify your registration, contact the Election Commission at (865) 453-6713 or visit their office in person.

Property records in Sevier County can be searched through the Register of Deeds Office online at www.seviercountytn.org/departments/register-of-deeds, where you can access recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps free of charge. For property tax information, assessments, and ownership details, visit the Sevier County Property Assessor's website at www.seviercountytn.org/departments/assessor, which includes a GIS mapping system. Both offices are located at 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, and you can also visit in person or call (865) 453-5504 for the Register of Deeds or (865) 453-5503 for the Assessor. The online systems allow searching by owner name, parcel number, or address.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Sevier County can be obtained from the Sevier County Clerk's Office at 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, TN 37862, or by calling (865) 453-5502. The fee is typically $15.00 for the first certified copy and $10.00 for additional copies of the same record. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record. Processing is usually immediate for in-person requests, while mail requests take 7-10 business days. For records from other Tennessee counties or for online ordering with expedited service, contact the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Records at (615) 741-1763 or visit www.tn.gov/health/vital records.

Business records in Sevier County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business type. For assumed names and DBA filings, contact the Sevier County Clerk's Office at (865) 453-5502. For corporations and LLCs registered in Tennessee, use the Tennessee Secretary of State's free online business search at tnbear.tn.gov/ECommerce/FilingSearch.aspx. Local business licenses are issued by individual municipalities: Sevierville at (865) 453-5504, Gatlinburg at (865) 436-1400, and Pigeon Forge at (865) 429-7486. The Tennessee Secretary of State database provides the most search for registered business entities operating in Sevier County.