Lookup Public Records in Fayette County, Tennessee. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Fayette County, Tennessee Overview
Fayette County is located in the state of Tennessee. Named after Marquis de Lafayette, the county was formed in September 29, 1824 and its county seat is Somerville. The county has a total population of 38,413, as of 2010, with its area spanning 706 square miles (land area being 705 square miles, while water area being 1.5 square miles). The county consists of 14 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 38068 recorded as the one with the largest population. Fayette County borders the following counties: Haywood County, Tennessee to the north; Marshall County, Mississippi to the south; Hardeman County, Tennessee to the east; Shelby County, Tennessee to the west; Tipton County, Tennessee to the northwest, and; Benton County, Mississippi to the southeast.
Fayette County Clerk Information
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Sue Culver, County Clerk
16755 Highway 64, Ste 101
P.O. 218
Somerville, TN 38068
Phone: 901-465-5213
Fax: 901-465-5293
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Register of Deeds
This office records, indexes, and stores all real estate and business related documents that are presented for registration.
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Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Sissy Dowdle, Register of Deeds
16755 Highway 64, Suite 108
P.O. Box 99
Somerville, TN 38068
Phone: 901-465-5251
Fax: 901-465-5279
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Property Assessor
The responsibility of the Property Assessor is to locate, identify, and set the value of each parcel of real property in the county.
owner name, property address, parcel ID, subdivision name, classification, and sale date
You can also see the GIS map of the parcel by clicking on the button.
Below is the physical address of the Property Assessor:
Mark Ward, Director
16755 US-64, Suite 107
P.O. Box 446
Somerville, TN 38068
Phn: 901-465-5226
Fax: 901-465-5209
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Circuit and General Sessions Court
Their services include tickets, judgments, arrest warrants, and protection orders.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit and General Sessions Court:
Ed Pulliam, Court Clerk
705 Justice Drive
Somerville, TN 38068
Phone: 901-465-5205
Fax: 901-465-5215
Hours: Monday to Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
| Fayette, TN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 36,844 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,612 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 58 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 46 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 87 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 538 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,040 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 464 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 543 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 92 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,882 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 62 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,921 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 879 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 104 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 442 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,113 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 927 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 107 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 264 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 250 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 14,177 |
| Fayette County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Fayette County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title 36, Ch. 3 and Enforcement of antenuptial agreements – Title 36, §36-3-501 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Fayette County Marriage License |
| Location: | 101 West Court Square, Somerville, Tennessee, 38068 |
| Phone: | 901-465-5213 |
Fayette County Clerks Office
Address: 1 Court Sq #101, Somerville, TN 38068, United States
Phone: 901-465-5213