| Circuit Court Clerk | Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk (Circuit, General Sessions, and Juvenile Courts) |
|---|---|
| Clerk and Master (Chancery Court) | Montgomery County Clerk and Master (Chancery Court) |
| Clerk address | Montgomery County Courts Center, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040 (Circuit Court Clerk, Suite 115; Clerk and Master, Suite 101; Juvenile Court, Suite 202) |
| Phone | Circuit Court Clerk (931) 648-5700; Clerk and Master (931) 648-5703 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | 1999 |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Montgomery County — home to Clarksville and the Tennessee side of Fort Campbell — sits in the 19th Judicial District with Robertson County. Its trial-court records are split between two offices that share the Montgomery County Courts Center at 2 Millennium Plaza in downtown Clarksville. The elected Circuit Court Clerk (Suite 115) keeps Circuit Court civil and criminal files and also serves as clerk of the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts, running seven divisions: Administration, Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Records/Archives, Juvenile, and Jury Administration. The appointed Clerk and Master (Suite 101) keeps Chancery Court files, including probate, estates, and delinquent-tax suits.
Montgomery County stands out among mid-sized Tennessee counties for online access. The Circuit Court Clerk offers a web inquiry service covering civil, criminal, and traffic cases — criminal and traffic records from November 1, 1999 forward and civil records from May 1, 2006 forward — and has chosen to make it free rather than charging the subscription fee some Tennessee clerks collect. The clerk publishes a shared public login on its Online Court Records page so anyone can view full case details.
What the online system does not include is Chancery Court. For probate, estate, and other Clerk and Master files you will work with the Clerk and Master's office directly, which posts its dockets and a current fee sheet online but not a case search.
Search Montgomery County court records online
Circuit Court Clerk
Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk (Circuit, General Sessions, and Juvenile Courts)
- Cost
- Free online case lookup; copies at the clerk's per-page rate (state schedule is $0.50 per page, $5.00 per certification) — confirm with the office
- Coverage
- Circuit Court civil and criminal cases, General Sessions civil and criminal cases, traffic citations, and Juvenile Court filings for Montgomery County; the office also administers jury service for all county courts
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
Seven divisions in one office at 2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115. Posts court dockets, court dates, local rules, forms, and civil and General Sessions cost sheets (effective January 1, 2026) on its site. The "Genesis Portal" link is for jurors, not case records.
Clerk and Master (Chancery Court)
Montgomery County Clerk and Master (Chancery Court)
- Cost
- Copies and certification per the Chancery Court fee sheet posted on the office's page (new fees effective January 13, 2026)
- Coverage
- Chancery Court equity cases, probate and estate administration, conservatorships and guardianships, delinquent property tax suits, and domestic relations cases filed in Chancery
- Records
- Civil, Probate, Family
Suite 101 of the Courts Center, (931) 648-5703. Publishes chancellor calendars, dockets, local rules, and forms; there is no online case search for Chancery files. E-filing through the E-Flex system for attorneys.
Other courts
Montgomery County Online Court Records (Circuit Court Clerk web inquiry)
- Cost
- Free — the clerk covers the subscription cost and posts a public username and password on its Online Court Records page
- Coverage
- Circuit and General Sessions civil, criminal, and traffic cases; criminal and traffic records from November 1, 1999 to present and civil records from May 1, 2006 to present
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Linked from the Circuit Court Clerk's "Court Records" page, which explains the coverage dates and supplies the shared login. Shows case information and docket entries rather than scanned documents.
Other courts
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
- Coverage
- Delinquency, dependency and neglect, custody, and child-support matters heard in Juvenile Court
- Records
- Family
Located in Suite 202 of the Courts Center. The Circuit Court Clerk's Juvenile division keeps the records, which are confidential and are not in the public online system.
What is available online
The Circuit Court Clerk's web inquiry service, hosted at montgomery.tncrtinfo.com, covers Circuit and General Sessions civil, criminal, and traffic cases. Criminal and traffic records begin November 1, 1999; civil records begin May 1, 2006. Older cases exist only in the clerk's Records/Archives division. Access is free: the clerk pays the vendor's subscription and publishes a public username and password on its Online Court Records page, so you must log in with those credentials to see full case detail. Court dockets and upcoming court dates are posted as files on the clerk's site. Chancery Court (Clerk and Master) cases are not searchable online; the Clerk and Master posts dockets and chancellor calendars only. Juvenile records are confidential and excluded.
Which clerk has your record
In Tennessee, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Tennessee page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts | Civil lawsuits; Divorce and other domestic relations matters; Appeals from General Sessions, Juvenile, and Municipal Courts | Circuit Court Clerk of the county |
| Chancery Courts | Contract and equity disputes; Probate and estate administration (in most counties); Name changes | Clerk and Master |
| Criminal Courts | Felony prosecutions; Some misdemeanor appeals from General Sessions | Criminal Court Clerk where a separate office exists; otherwise the Circuit Court Clerk |
| General Sessions Courts | Civil claims up to the county's statutory limit; Preliminary hearings in felony cases; Misdemeanor trials where a jury is waived | Varies by county — a dedicated General Sessions clerk, the Criminal Court Clerk, or the Circuit Court Clerk |
| Juvenile Courts | Delinquency; Dependency and neglect; Custody and parentage | Juvenile Court Clerk (often the same office as General Sessions or Circuit Court in that county) |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | City court clerk for that municipality |
Request records in person or by mail
Montgomery County clerk offices
Montgomery County Courts Center, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040 (Circuit Court Clerk, Suite 115; Clerk and Master, Suite 101; Juvenile Court, Suite 202)
Phone: Circuit Court Clerk (931) 648-5700; Clerk and Master (931) 648-5703
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Online. Open the Circuit Court Clerk's Online Court Records page at montgomerytn.gov, note the public login it provides, and follow the link to montgomery.tncrtinfo.com. Search by party name or case number and record the case number for any copy request.
In person. Visit the Montgomery County Courts Center, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Circuit, General Sessions, and traffic files are with the Circuit Court Clerk in Suite 115; Chancery and probate files are with the Clerk and Master in Suite 101. Bring the case number or party names and an approximate year. Ask the clerk for the current per-page copy and certification fee; the county's cost sheets are posted on each office's fee page.
By mail. Send a written request to the correct office at 2 Millennium Plaza (Suite 115 or Suite 101), Clarksville, TN 37040, listing the case number or parties and year, the documents needed, whether you need certified copies, and a phone number. Call (931) 648-5700 (Circuit) or (931) 648-5703 (Clerk and Master) beforehand to confirm the fee, then enclose a check or money order.
Traffic tickets. Citations written by the Sheriff or Tennessee Highway Patrol are General Sessions traffic cases kept by the Circuit Court Clerk; the clerk also posts a traffic-school eligibility page. Tickets from Clarksville Police for city ordinance violations may be handled by Clarksville City Court instead — check the citation.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Clerk fees are set by Tenn. Code Ann. Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 4 (the general schedule, including a per-page copy fee and a certification fee) and Part 5 for appellate clerk fees. Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-409 sets a separate, often higher, fee schedule for clerks in Tennessee's charter-government counties, which is why offices in Shelby and Davidson can charge different amounts than smaller counties. Confirm the current per-page and certification fee with the specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Tennessee court records are presumed open under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 (Public Access to Court Records), which sets the general presumption of access and lists the categories courts must treat as confidential.
The Tennessee guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Montgomery County online court records search free?
Yes. The Circuit Court Clerk pays for the web inquiry service and publishes a public username and password on its Online Court Records page instead of charging users a subscription. It covers Circuit and General Sessions civil, criminal, and traffic cases.
How far back do Montgomery County online court records go?
Criminal and traffic records are online from November 1, 1999, and civil records from May 1, 2006. Anything older is held by the Circuit Court Clerk's Records/Archives division and must be requested in person or by mail.
Who keeps probate and estate records in Montgomery County?
The Clerk and Master in Suite 101 of the Courts Center at 2 Millennium Plaza, who serves the Chancery Court. Probate files are not part of the Circuit Court Clerk's online system.
Does Montgomery County have a separate Criminal Court Clerk?
No. Criminal cases in the 19th Judicial District are heard in Circuit Court, and the Circuit Court Clerk's Criminal division keeps those records along with General Sessions and traffic files.
Sources
- Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk — Welcome — https://montgomerytn.gov/circuit
- Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk — Online Court Records — https://montgomerytn.gov/circuit/online-court-records
- Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk — Court Fee Schedule — https://montgomerytn.gov/circuit/court-fee-schedule
- Montgomery County Clerk and Master — https://montgomerytn.gov/chancery
- Montgomery County Juvenile Court — https://montgomerytn.gov/juvenile
- Montgomery County Online Court Records System — https://montgomery.tncrtinfo.com/
- Tennessee Courts — Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts — https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts
- Tennessee Courts — General Sessions Courts — https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts
- Tennessee Courts — Court Clerks — https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-clerks
- Tennessee Courts — Find a Court Clerk — https://www.tncourts.gov/programs/self-help-center/find-court-clerk
- TBI TORIS — Background Checks — https://tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov/Toris/
- Tennessee Courts — Opinions Search — https://www.tncourts.gov/opinionsview/all
- Tennessee Courts — Public Case History (appellate docket search) — https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/public-case-history
- Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 — Public Access to Court Records — https://www.tncourts.gov/rules/supreme-court/34
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-32-101 — Expunction of records (via Justia) — https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-40/chapter-32/section-40-32-101/
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-401 — Clerk fee schedule (via Justia) — https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-8/chapter-21/part-4/section-8-21-401/
See also: all Tennessee counties.