Shelby County, TN Public Records
P: 901-222-3750
F: 901-222-3756
Probate court records and dockets are free at https://probatedata.shelbycountytn.gov/ProbateCourt/. Search online by name or case number.
P: 901-222-3800
F: 901-222-3809
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
The East Office is no longer open.
201 Poplar, Ste LL 81
Memphis, TN 38103-2093 http://gs4.shelbycountytn.gov/index.a
P: 901-222-3500
F: 901-222-3597
Restricted Records: No mental records released
The Office is responsible for record keeping for nine criminal divisions in Shelby County.
P: 901-222-3400
F: 901-222-3413
Restricted Records: No mental commitment records released
There are two Satellite Offices: 1075 Station Rd, Room #115 West, Memphis 38134, 901-222-7900; and 3768 S Hickory Ridge Mall, Ste 514, Memphis 38115, 901-222-3667.
P: 901-222-3903
F: 901-222-3909
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
Chancery Court is a superior court of general original jurisdiction of all cases of an equitable nature. The Probate Clerk is in Room 124. Email is paul.boyd@shelbycountytn.gov.
201 Poplar Ave, Ste 4-01
Criminal Justice Center
Memphis, TN 38103 http://www.shelbycountytn.gov/224/Cri
P: 901-222-3200
Restricted Records: No expunged or sealed records released
Shelby County, TN Vital Records
Contact the Shelby County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.
Register of Deeds
1075 Mullins Station
Bldg W3, #W165
Memphis, TN 38134 https://register.shelby.tn.us/
8AM-4:30PM CST
Fax: 901-222-8134
Recorded Documents
Shelby County Vital Certificates
If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.
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Shelby County Information
Shelby County is the largest county is Tennessee, both in size and population. It is located in the southwest corner of the state and has the Mississippi river running on its west side. Shelby County, which was founded in 1819, is home to many parks such as T.O. Fuller State Park, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, and Shelby Farms. Shelby Farms is home to a bison herd as well as the headquarters of Ducks Unlimited. Shelby is populated with several thriving communities including Arlington, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, and Memphis. Germantown is a suburb of Memphis and is dotted with several large horse farms and is the host to the Germantown Charity Horse Show every June. Memphis is Shelby County's largest and most well known city. It features many great cultural and music destinations.
Step into the blues in the Beale Street entertainment district, or visit the home of the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, at the Graceland Museum. Among the many cultural destinations, one of the most moving is the National Civil Rights Museum located in the Lorraine Hotel, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whether you are interested in taking in the scenery in one of its many parks, or catching some nightlife, Shelby County has an ample selection of events and places for you to enjoy.
Shelby County Population Records
- Females: 52.3%
- White: 44.2%
- Black/African American: 52%
- Asian: 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.1%
- White, Not Hispanic: 40.1%
- DeSoto County, MS: 2,652
- Tipton County, TN: 1,055
- Fayette County, TN: 892
- Crittenden County, AR: 625
- Marshall County, MS: 567
- Davidson County, TN: 562
Shelby County Records
- Total: $34,567,130
- Construction: $1,516,356
- Retail Trade: $2,176,445
- Professional and Technical Services: $1,896,275
- Healthcare: $3,404,964
- Banking: $2,461,534
- Retail Trade: $2,176,445
- Accommodations and Food Services: $1,188,892
- Manufacturing: $3,243,782
- Farms: $-5,172
- Government: $4,955,512
Shelby County Birth, Death Records
- Per 1,000 population: 16.6
- Per 1,000 population: 8.3
- Per 1,000 population: 12.7
Shelby County Criminal Records
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 145
- Forcible rape: 423
- Robbery: 4,933
- Aggravated Assault: 8,268
- Burglary: 17,739
- Larceny-Theft: 37,627
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 5,815
Shelby County Genealogy Records
- USGenWeb.org
- Rootsweb.org - Search for genealogy records for your town in Shelby County
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- OnlineSearches.com - Search for Shelby County public records by town, record type, and/or state.
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