Lookup Public Records in Lincoln CountyTennessee. 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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200931,395
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-20098,351
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200916
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-200942
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009583
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20094,129
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009164
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009352
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200955
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20093,210
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20099
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-200992
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-20094,196
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009468
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-200910
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009126
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009272
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009121
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-20091,345
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009442
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20098
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009208
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200914
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-200983
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20096,889
Lincoln County Marriage License Office
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

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