1. Registering all motorized vehicles for use on public roads and highways account for the largest portion of business in the office. Registration prices range from $12.25 for small trailer tags to $1,300 for semi-truck tags. In addition to the state fee, the county has a Wheel Tax of $75.00 added to all registrations of motor vehicles.
2. Persons operating a business in Lincoln County must purchase a County business license. The initial license is $15.00. The license is renewed through the Department of Revenue each year. The renewal amount is based on gross receipts.
3. Marriage licenses are issued by this office. Picture identification, and proof of Social Security number are required. The license fee is $35.00 with counseling and $95.00 without counseling. Forms are available for counseling verificaiton prior to issuance of license. Marriages may be performed by the County Clerk or deputy clerks.
4. The County Clerk is responsible for taking minutes of the County Legislative Body and recording actions taken by the Body. These are public records kept in the Clerk's office.
5. The County Clerk is an agent for TWRA. Hunting and fishing licenses for resident and non-residents may be purchased here.
6. Nominations from the County Legislative Body are required to become a Notary Public. This is handled through the County Clerk's office.
7. Applications are taken and beer permits are issued by the County Clerk after review and passage by the County Beer Board.
8. Retail beer tax is collected by the County Clerk from distributing companies. These funds are remitted to the County General Fund.
9. Hotels and motels are required to file a monthly report with the County Clerk. A percentage of their gross sales is submitted and remitted to the County General Fund.
10. Building Permits may be purchased in the County Clerk's office. Fees are collected and submitted to the Department of Commerce and Insurance.

The County Clerk is assisted by Cheif Deputy Anna Casey, Kim Sink, Jo Lynn Lewter, and Keri Brown.

The Clerk and Master serves as Chancery Court Clerk and Probate Clerk performing all clerical duties associated with each court. This office maintains the court records for each court with Chancery Court having jurisdiction over civil cases such as divorces, orders of protection, child support enforcement, name changes, real estate matters, adoptions and worker's compensation, etc. The Probate Court has jurisdiction over estates, conservatorships, guardianships and small estate affidavits with the Clerk possessing quasi-judicial responsibilities on the initiation of estates. Most of the records in this office are open to the public with the exception of adoption records and some confidential information. All the will books (1811-present) are kept in this office and are open to the public. Lincoln County and the City of Fayetteville also turn the delinquent property taxes over to Chancery Court for collection.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closing most days at noon for a 30 minute lunch break (Back to Top)

The Superintendent determines the total number of employees, personnel policy and work hours.

The Superintendent also supervises, controls, and is responsible for all the machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials owned or used by the County in the construction, repair and maintenance of County roads and bridges.

A Road Committee composed of five Commissioners is elected by the County Legislative Body. This Committee works with the Highway Superintendent in developing priorities and makes recommendations on the Highway Department budget, County road list, and other matters which require approval of the County Legislative Body. (Back to Top)

1. Retaining, preserving, and filing all papers for criminal and civil cases,
2. Maintains indexes for all cases filed in Circuit/General Sessions Courts.

Juvenile cases are confidential, but the Clerk performs the same duties as for the Circuit and General Sessions Court.

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)

The Assessor of Property serves two basic functions: Appraisal and assessment of the value of property. The assessed amount is taxed according to the rate established by the County Legislative Body. Lincoln County now has 16,000 plus parcels of real property and 1,300 plus parcels of tangible personal property.

Assessors are also required to maintain property maps of the County. The State Division of Property Assessments supervises the preparation, maintenance, revision, and recording of all maps. It is the duty of the Assessor to map each sale of property when the deed is recorded and to keep the maps updated with the new property owner's name.

The records in the Assessor of Property Office are open to the public.

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)

The Office of Trustee is a constitutional office. The Trustee is elected by the County's qualified voters for a four (4) year term beginning on September 1st of each year of election and continuing until a vacancy occurs or a successor is qualified and elected. There is no limitation on the number of years a Trustee may serve.

The Trustee must take oaths to support the Constitution of Tennessee and the United States and for the faithful performance of the duties of the Office.

The Trustee must be bonded. The minimum amount of the official bond is determined by the amount of revenues handled during the last fiscal year audited by the Comptroller.

The Lincoln County Trustee's Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Back to Top)

The Jail can house 118 inmates. This area is staffed by a Jail Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and 27 Correction Officers (including two Transport Officers, three Cooks, one Litter Officer, and one Medical Officer).

To meet the needs of the County, the Sheriff's Department is staffed 24 hours a day. (Back to Top)

The Department operates under the policies and procedures established by a Financial Management Committee consisting of the County Mayor, Highway Superintendent, Director of Schools, and four members of the County Legislative Body.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Back to Top)

Our records date back to 1810 when Lincoln County was formed. All records in the Office are public record and may be viewed at anytime during regular business hours. Copies are available for a small fee.

The objective of the Register's Office is to keep accurate records and record them as quickly as possible.

The Register is assisted by Vanetta Gentry, Chief Deputy, Felica Spray, Deputy, and Suzi Stovall, Deputy.

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)

This Office promotes close relationships with the local veteran organizations, including the United Veterans of Lincoln County. It is estimated that veterans input $3.5 million dollars per year to the local economy. (Back to Top)

Sheila Allen, Registrar
Lincoln County Election Commission
208 Davidson Street, East, Room 106
Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334
(931) 433-6220 / FAX (931) 433-9308

The Lincoln County Election Commission meets on the call of the chairman of the election commission. We are located at 208 East Davidson Street in the Lincoln County Office Building. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)

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