How to Search Davidson County Records (Start Here)
Tennessee has two trial courts: Circuit Court (criminal, civil) and Chancery Court (divorces, estates, property disputes).
- Court records: Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Assessor of Property.
- Tax bills: County Trustee.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Davidson County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Criminal
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Criminal court records and dockets from the Nashville & Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk.
Probation Officer
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Enter your first and last name to find your Nashville-Davidson County probation officer.
Court | Juvenile Dockets
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Nashville & Davidson County Juvenile Court docket search.
Court | Probate Records
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Nashville & Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk probate case records and dockets.
Court | General Sessions Civil Dockets
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General Sessions Court of Davidson County civil and OP dockets.
Court | Circuit Calendar
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Davidson County Circuit Court trial calendar.
Court | Records
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Circuit Court Clerk of Davidson County "CaseLink" records search for Circuit Court, Probate Court, and Civil cases of General Sessions Court. Required subscription.
Sex Offenders
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Search the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation registry for sex offenders statewide or in the Nashville-Davidson County Area.
Drug Offenders
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Search the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Davidson County drug offender by last name and county.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates | Sheriff
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Davidson County Sheriff Office active inmate records.
Inmates | Bookings
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Nashville-Davidson County Police Department lists of daily arrests.
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
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GIS interactive map parcel search from the Nashville Planning Department.
Recorded Documents | Registered Users
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Davidson County Register of Deeds recorded documents search logon for subscribers.
Vital Records
Births, Deaths, Marriages
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Nashville Public Library birth, death, and marriage records for Davidson County and the City of Nashville.
Business, Voter & Other
Wanted Fugitives
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Nashville & Davidson County Police list and photos of wanted fugitives.
Missing Persons
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Nashville & Davidson County Police Department list of missing persons.
Directory | Departments
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Nashville-Davidson County Metro Government department directory.
Directory | Services
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Metro government of Davidson County and Nashville directory of available services.
Fire Department Incidents
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Nashville Fire Department active fire department incident reports, including EMS services.
Council Meetings
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Online videos of Metro Government Council meetings.
Traffic Tickets
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Find and pay your Davidson County Circuit Court traffic tickets online.
Water Bills
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Find and pay your Nashville-Davidson County water bill online.
Jobs
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Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Government employment opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Davidson County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk for court records in Davidson County. Start at the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk's office for case lookups — Tennessee has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Davidson County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor of Property. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Trustee.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Davidson County? ▼
Tennessee handles vital records at the state level through Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Davidson County.
Are Davidson County records available online? ▼
Davidson County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
What is the difference between Circuit Court and Chancery Court in Davidson County? ▼
Circuit Court handles criminal cases and civil lawsuits. Chancery Court handles divorces, child custody, property disputes, wills, and estates. The Clerk and Master keeps Chancery records; the Circuit Clerk keeps Circuit records. If you're looking for a divorce or estate case, go to Chancery. For criminal or personal injury, go to Circuit.
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