Lookup Public Records in Van Buren CountyTennessee. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Van Buren County, Tennessee Overview

Van Buren County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. The county was formed in January 3, 1840. Named after Martin Van Buren, the county seat is Spencer and it has a population of 5,548 as of 2010. The county has a total area of 275 square miles, with its land area encompassing 273 square miles, and its water area 1.1 square miles. The county consists of 6 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 38585 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Van Buren County borders the following counties: White County, Tennessee to the north; Sequatchie County, Tennessee to the south; Bledsoe County, Tennessee to the east; Warren County, Tennessee to the west, and; Cumberland County, Tennessee to the northeast.

Van Buren County Clerk Information

The office of the County Court Clerk provides Vehicle Registration and Renewal. The County Clerk also provides Marriage License. Additional services include Business License, Duplicate Titles, Notaries and Boat Registration. The office keeps the minutes for the Beer Board. The County Court Clerk keeps and provides the Minutes for all County Commission Meetings.

Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Lisa Rigsby, County Court Clerk
445 College Street
Spencer, TN 38585
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (931) 946-2121

Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds office is responsible for recording documents which affect the legal status of real property. The Register’s Office also collects recording taxes due to the state as required by law. This office is constantly working to improve their record management and are willing to assist at any time.

Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
April Shockley, Register of Deeds
PO Box 9
445 College Street
Spencer, TN 38585
Phone: (931) 946-7363

Assessor of Property

The Assessor of Property has the responsibility to discover, list, classify and value all property within Van Buren County. Property is divided into two classes, real property and personal property. Real property includes land and all buildings, structures and improvements to the land. Personal property is machinery and equipment, fixtures, furniture and other items that are moveable in nature and used by a business.

To obtain assessment information for a parcel in Van Buren County, visit the link below and pick Van Buren County in the dropdown menu.

www.//assessment.state.tn.us/

Below is the physical address of the Assessor of Property:
Darlene Hale, Assessor of Property
PO Box 103
445 College Street
Spencer, TN 38585
Phone: (931) 946-2451

Circuit Court Clerk

The office of the Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for attending the Session, Circuit and Juvenile courts and providing the clerical function for the court. The Clerk also handles the collection, receipt and accounting for all litigation taxes, court costs, fines, fees and restitution as ordered by the court. The Clerk is responsible for the management of complaints, petitions, summons, orders and other document relating to lawsuits filed with the court. The Clerk handles the collection, receipt, and civil warrants, Detainer warrants, executions, garnishments, subpoenas and other related documents as assigned by law. The Clerk collects and disburses child support payments as ordered by the Circuit Court Judge.

Below is the physical address of the Circuit Court Clerk:
B. J. Baker, Circuit Court Clerk
PO Box 126
179 Veterans Square
Spencer, TN 38585
Phone: (931) 946-2153

Van Buren, TN Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-20093,239
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009812
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-200921
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200928
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-200974
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009421
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-200979
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-200964
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-20097
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009258
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009699
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-200969
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-200922
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009129
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009127
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-200916
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009409
Van Buren County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Van Buren 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:Van Buren County Marriage License
Location:Administrative Building, 445 College Street, Spencer, Tennessee, 38585
Phone:931-946-2121

Van Buren County Register-Deed Office
County Government Office

Address: 500 College St, Spencer, TN 38585, United States
Phone: 931-946-7363

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