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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Humphreys County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Humphreys County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Humphreys County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
19,554
Population
Census estimate
6,715
Households
Census estimate
$54,185
Median income
Annual household
$175,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Waverly
County seat
In Tennessee
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Humphreys County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Humphreys County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Clerks | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts Courtfeepay.com |
| Criminal records | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — TORIS Tennessee Sex Offender Registry - TN.gov |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below |
| Property records | Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Home Cumberland County Register |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Humphreys County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Humphreys County Records
2026
Humphreys County official government portal active
The official Humphreys County government website at www.humphreystn.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Humphreys County court records portal verified
State court system links for Humphreys County verified against the Tennessee judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Humphreys County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Humphreys County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Humphreys County property records online
Humphreys County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Humphreys County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Humphreys County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Humphreys County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Tennessee statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Tennessee state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Humphreys County Records
❌ Myth: "Humphreys County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Humphreys County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Humphreys County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Humphreys County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Humphreys County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Humphreys County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Humphreys County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.humphreystn.com — Official Humphreys County government website
- www.tncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.tn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- assessment.cot.tn.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Humphreys County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Humphreys County, use Tennessee's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Tennessee statewide record systems:
- Tennessee Court Records →
- Tennessee Criminal Records →
- Tennessee Property Records →
- Tennessee Vital Records →
- Tennessee Voter Records →
- Tennessee Wants & Warrants →
- Tennessee Licenses →
- Tennessee Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Tennessee statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Humphreys County, Tennessee
Humphreys County is located in west-central Tennessee. The county seat is Waverly (official site: http://www.humphreystn.com/).
- Population: 19,554
- Households: 6,715
- Median household income: $54,185
- Median home value: $175,600
- Below poverty line: 12.0%
- Land area: 530.8 sq mi
- Population density: 36.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Clerks | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
Official Free
100 North Court Square, Room 202 Waverly, TN 37185 United States · County: Humphreys · Phone: 9312962558 · Email: michael.bullion@tncourts.gov · Name: Talisa Hinton · Clerk TypeCity Court Clerk · Address: 323 Long Street New Johnsonville, TN 37134 United States ·
Courtfeepay.com
Official Free
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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — TORIS
Official Free
Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
🌐 tn.gov
Tennessee Sex Offender Registry - TN.gov
Official Free
You may search for an offender by name, alias, address, city, county, zip code, offender ID, registry status or offense.
Virginia VINE - VINELink
Official Free
Welcome to Virginia VINE. A free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information, find state-approved service providers, register for notifications and stay informed.
Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Home
Official Free
This site allows anyone to search for property values and other key information about properties across the state of Tennessee. The data on this site is produced by the state's county Assessors of Property.
Cumberland County Register
Official Free
VanBuren County Document images that are retrieved will be $4.00 each. The search by name option will require a 0.25 cent charge to open each name retrieved. As a Gap Control customer, you can monitor recorded documents in any of the counties available on TitleSearcher.
Humphreys County Early Voting Site(s) - TNMap
Official Free
Division of Publications publishes the following: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, Administrative Register, Blue Book, Open Appointments, Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennesse, and other documents for which the secretary of state is responsible.
Humphreys County
Official Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. Search the Clerks | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts portal: https://www.tncourts.gov/clerks/all/all?tid=97. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Tennessee?
Yes. Active warrants in Tennessee appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Tennessee?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Tennessee counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are Tennessee criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Tennessee's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.