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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Obion County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Obion County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Obion County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
30,261
Population
Census estimate
12,542
Households
Census estimate
$50,638
Median income
Annual household
$119,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Union City
County seat
In Tennessee
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
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
Obion County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Obion County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Courtfeepay.com Denise Taylor | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Court… |
| Criminal records | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — TORIS crawford, michael anthony - Tennessee Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Obion County state portal below |
| Property records | Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Obion County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Obion County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Obion County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Obion County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Obion County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Obion County Records
2026
Obion County court records portal verified
State court system links for Obion County verified against the Tennessee judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Obion County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Obion County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Obion County property records online
Obion County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
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FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Tennessee, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Obion County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Obion County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Obion 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 Obion County Records
❌ Myth: "Obion County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Obion County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Obion 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 Obion County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Obion County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Obion County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Obion 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.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 — Obion County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Obion 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 Obion County, Tennessee
Obion County is located in northwestern Tennessee. The county seat is Union City.
- Population: 30,261
- Households: 12,542
- Median household income: $50,638
- Median home value: $119,500
- Below poverty line: 16.1%
- Land area: 544.8 sq mi
- Population density: 55.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 11
1. When are property tax bills mailed out?
Official Free
New owners should contact their title company or review their closing statement to determine who is responsible for paying the taxes. Taxes are due and payable the first Monday of October through the last day of February . Yes, Obion County is proud of the fact that we now accept partial
Courtfeepay.com
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Denise Taylor | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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Courts · Denise Taylor · Last Name · Taylor · First Name · Denise · Email · denise.taylor@tncourts.gov · Location · 7 Bill Burnett Circle 38261 TN United States Open Map · County · Obion · District · 27 · Phone · 7315070999 · Clerk Type ·
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — TORIS
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PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
🌐 tn.gov
crawford, michael anthony - Tennessee Sex Offender Registry
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OBION CO SO · PAROLE OFFICER · THOMAS, PAUL · *Note: In the field entitled Last Registration/Report Date, the term "Not Available" indicates The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has not received offender information as directed by T.C.A. 40-39-201 et. seq.
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ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY USERS OF THIS SITE WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL BE USED ONLY FOR VINE SERVICES, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION PURPOSES. The VINE service representatives may contact you from time to time to ask about your experience with the VINELink site and our VINE services.
Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details
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Obion County, TN | Tax Year 2026 · County Information · County Number: 066 · Reappraisal Year: 2023 · Property Owner and Mailing Address · January 1 Owner · JACOBS RICHARD N & ETHAN M JACOBS · 2782 TAYLOR MOORE RD · RIVES TN 38253 · Property Location ·
Obion County Early Voting Site(s) - TNMap
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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.
Obion County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Obion County?
Obion County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. Search the Denise Taylor | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts portal: https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/state-court-clerks/clerks/denise-taylor. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Tennessee marriage records public?
Marriage records in Tennessee are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
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 Obion County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.