Lookup Public Records in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Lincoln County, Tennessee Overview
Lincoln County is located in the state of Tennessee. Named after Benjamin Lincoln, the county was formed in 1809 and its county seat is Fayetteville. The county has a total population of 33,361, as of 2010, with its area spanning 571 square miles (land area being 570 square miles, while water area being 0.4 square miles). The county consists of 11 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 37334 recorded as the one with the largest population. Lincoln County borders the following counties: Bedford County, Tennessee to the north; Madison County, Alabama to the south; Franklin County, Tennessee to the east; Giles County, Tennessee to the west; Moore County, Tennessee to the northeast; Marshall County, Tennessee to the northwest, and; Limestone County, Alabama to the southwest.
Lincoln County Clerk Information
The County Clerk
- Keeps the official record of the legislative body.
- Collects certain local and state taxes
- The county clerk also issues marriage licenses.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Phyllis F. Counts, Lincoln County Clerk
112 Main Avenue South, Room 102
Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334
Phone: (931) 433-2454
Fax: (931) 433-9304
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds records deeds, powers of attorney, mortgages, liens contracts, plats, leases, judgments, wills, court orders, military discharges, papers under the Uniform Commercial Code, and other types of instruments. The office is responsible for collecting “transfer” and “mortgage” taxes. It also provides public notice of property ownership, liens, contracts, and other transactions.
All records in the Office are public record and may be viewed at anytime during regular business hours. Copies are available for a small fee.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Randy Delap, Lincoln County Register of Deeds
112 Main Avenue South, Room 104
Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334
Phone: (931) 433-5366
Fax: (931) 433-9312
Assessor of Property
The Assessor of Property serves two basic functions: Appraisal and assessment of the value of property. Assessors are also required to maintain property maps of the County.
The records in the Assessor of Property Office are open to the public.
Below is the physical address of the Assessor of Property:
Paul Braden, Assessor of Property
112 Main Avenue South, Room 105
Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334
Phone: (931) 433-5409
Fax: (931) 433-9979
Circuit Court Clerk
The Circuit Court Clerk also serves as General Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk and performs all clerical functions of these Courts. The Office maintains all files and preserves the minutes of Circuit and Juvenile Court, as well as it records all court judgments or decrees and receipts and disbursements in all cases.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Court Clerk:
Lisa Simmons, Circuit Court Clerk
112 Main Avenue South, Room 203
Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334
Phone: (931) 433-2334
Fax: (931) 438-1577
Lincoln, TN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 31,395 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 8,351 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 16 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 42 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 583 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,129 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 164 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 352 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 55 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,210 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 9 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 92 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,196 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 468 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 10 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 126 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 272 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 121 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,345 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 442 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 8 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 208 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 83 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 6,889 |
Lincoln County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Lincoln 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: | Lincoln County Marriage License |
Location: | 112 Main Avenue South, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 37334 |
Phone: | 931-433-2454 |
Lincoln County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 112 Main Ave S #102, Fayetteville, TN 37334, United States
Phone: 931-433-2454