Lookup Public Records in Morgan County, Tennessee. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Morgan County, Tennessee Overview
Morgan County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. The county was formed in 1817. Named after Daniel Morgan, the county seat is Wartburg and it has a population of 21,987 as of 2010. The county has a total area of 522 square miles, with its land area encompassing 522 square miles, and its water area 0.3 square miles. The county consists of 12 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 37887 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Morgan County borders the following counties: Roane County, Tennessee to the south; Anderson County, Tennessee to the east; Scott County, Tennessee to the northeast; Fentress County, Tennessee to the northwest, and; Cumberland County, Tennessee to the southwest.
Morgan County Clerk Information
The County Clerk issues vehicle title and registration; collects sales tax on exchange of boats between individuals and provides forms for boat registration from the state; issues hunting and fishing licenses; issues marriage licenses. The County Clerk keeps the Morgan County Commission Minutes and maintains a permanent record of Morgan County Commission meetings and records various Committee meetings.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Cheryl Collins, County Clerk
415 N Kingston St,
Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone: 423-346-3480
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds is in charge of all real estate. She records warranty deeds, trust deeds and related instruments; powers of attorney; real estate contracts, leases, options to purchase; military discharges; charges of incorporation; certified will copies; certified judgment copies; and orders of courts.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Sandra Dalton, Register of Deeds
415 N Kingston St,
Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone: 423-346-3105
Assessor Of Property
The County Assessor has the duty to assess all property in the county. This assessment includes all real, personal, commercial and industrial property located in the county and provides a value basis for the county to levy taxes.
Below is the physical address of the Assessor Of Property:
Biff Wilson, Property Assessor
415 N Kingston St,
Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone: 423-346-3130
Circuit Court Clerk
This office is responsible for several courts including: Circuit Civil and Criminal Courts, General Sessions Civil and Criminal Courts, Juvenile Civil and Criminal. The office also issues subpoenas and capias in most of the courts and abstracts to the state on unpaid traffic tickets. The office collects fines and costs and restitutions on cases in all courts and makes daily deposits in all three courts.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Court Clerk:
Pam Lively Keck, Circuit Court Clerk
415 N Kingston St,
Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone: 423-346-3503
| Morgan, TN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 17,479 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,817 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 88 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 304 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,231 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 111 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 114 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,170 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,259 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 166 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 98 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 42 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 448 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 293 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 61 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 122 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,795 |
| Morgan County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Morgan 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: | Morgan County Marriage License |
| Location: | 415 South Kingston Street, Wartburg, Tennessee, 37887 |
| Phone: | 423-346-3480 |
Morgan County Clerk’s Office
Address: 415 N Kingston St, Wartburg, TN 37887, United States
Phone: 423-346-3480