Shelby County, Tennessee Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Shelby County, Tennessee, can be accessed through the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. They provide an online portal where you can search for recent arrests and view booking photos. For older records, you may need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly at their main location in Memphis.

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

You can look up sex offenders in Shelby County, Tennessee, by using the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and provides an online search tool where you can search by name, location, or zip code to find registered sex offenders in the area.

To register to vote in Shelby County, you can register online at ovr.govote.tn.gov, in person at the Shelby County Election Commission at 980 Nixon Drive, Memphis, or by submitting a mail-in application. You must register at least 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. Tennessee requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of Tennessee and the area. For information on absentee voting or early voting locations, contact the local Election Commission at (901) 222-1200 or visit shelbyvote.com.

Property records in Shelby County can be searched online for free through the Shelby County Register of Deeds website at register.shelby.tn.us, where you can access recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps dating back to the 1800s. For property tax assessments and parcel information, visit the Assessor's website at assess. Shelby.tn.us, which offers a searchable database and interactive GIS mapping tool. Both systems allow searches by owner name, address, or parcel identification number. Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Register of Deeds office at 160 North Main Street, Memphis, for a fee of $5.00 plus $1.00 per page.

Birth and death certificates for events in Shelby County can be obtained from the Shelby County Health Department Office of Vital Records at 814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis (phone: 901-222-9080), with fees of $15.00 for birth certificates and $10.00 for death certificates. You can also order from the Tennessee Department of State Vital Records Office in Nashville by calling (615) 741-1763 or ordering online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional processing fee. In-person requests are processed immediately, while mail requests typically take 10-15 business days. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by Tennessee law.

Business records in Shelby County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business type. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the Tennessee Secretary of State's free online business search at tnbear.tn.gov to find registration information, registered agents, and filing status. For local assumed name (DBA) registrations and certain county business licenses, contact the Shelby County Clerk's office at (901) 222-2300 or visit in person at 160 North Main Street, Memphis. For businesses operating within Memphis city limits, additional licensing information may be available through the City of Memphis business licensing division.