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Need an Official Document?

Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Shelby County:

• Court case files (civil, divorce, personal injury): contact the Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk or the relevant Circuit Court
• Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
• Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
• Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
• Jail roster: see inmate records
• Active warrants: see warrant records
• Other county records: see public records

Shelby County Courthouse and Clerk Offices

The main courthouse is located in downtown Memphis. Most court filings and certified copy requests are handled at the offices listed below. Call ahead to confirm hours before making the trip.

Felony criminal cases are handled at the Criminal Justice Center. That building houses the Criminal Court Clerk and several Criminal Court divisions.