How to Search Davidson County Records (Start Here)
Tennessee has two trial courts: Circuit Court (criminal, civil) and Chancery Court (divorces, estates, property disputes).
- Court records: Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Register of Deeds.
- Property values: County Assessor of Property.
- Tax bills: County Trustee.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Davidson County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Criminal
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Criminal court records and dockets from the Nashville & Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk.
Property & Tax Records
Davidson County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Davidson County, North Carolina interactive GIS service for property information and maps. Search by owner name, parcel number.
Davidson County | GIS
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Assessor of Property interactive GIS parcel search for Davidson County.
Vital Records
Births, Deaths, Marriages
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Nashville Public Library birth, death, and marriage records for Davidson County and the City of Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Davidson County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk for court records in Davidson County. Start at the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk's office for case lookups — Tennessee has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Davidson County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor of Property. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Trustee.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Davidson County? ▼
Tennessee handles vital records at the state level through Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Davidson County.
Are Davidson County records available online? ▼
Davidson County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
What is the difference between Circuit Court and Chancery Court in Davidson County? ▼
Circuit Court handles criminal cases and civil lawsuits. Chancery Court handles divorces, child custody, property disputes, wills, and estates. The Clerk and Master keeps Chancery records; the Circuit Clerk keeps Circuit records. If you're looking for a divorce or estate case, go to Chancery. For criminal or personal injury, go to Circuit.
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