How to Search Cocke County Records (Start Here)
Public records in Cocke County are maintained by 4 separate government offices.
- For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Circuit Court Clerk.
- The Assessor of Property maintains all property valuation data.
- Marriage licenses go through the County Clerk.
One thing to watch for: Tennessee has no statewide court search, uses Trustee not Treasurer.
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Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Cocke County Property - Assessor
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Search the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury database for property records in Cocke County by county name, owner name, address, parcel id, subdivision name, classification, and/or sale date.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
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USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Cocke County Property - Assessor
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury database for property records in Cocke County by county name, owner name, address, parcel id, subdivision name, classification, and/or sale date.
Business, Voter & Other
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Cocke County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk for court records in Cocke 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 Cocke 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 Cocke 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 Cocke County.
Are Cocke County records available online? ▼
Online access in Cocke County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between Circuit Court and Chancery Court in Cocke 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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