Shelby County Property Records Search: Find Deeds, Appraisals, Taxes, Maps & Ownership Records
Shelby County property records are easier to search when you know which office owns each record. The Assessor handles real property appraisal data, parcel mapping and land/improvement descriptions; the Register of Deeds handles deeds and recorded documents; the Trustee handles tax bills and payments; and the Board of Equalization handles assessment appeals. This guide shows the official search path, local tips, office details, fees and deadlines in one scan-friendly page.
Fastest Way to Search Shelby County Property Records
Shelby County Property Records Are Split by Task
One Memphis or Shelby County property can appear in several official systems. Use the right one first to avoid wrong results.
| Your Need | Correct Official Source | What It Shows | What to Prepare |
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| Owner, address, parcel, appraisal, land/improvement details | Shelby County Assessor | Current ownership listing, mapped parcels, description of land and improvements, appraisal record details. | Street number/name, owner name, business name or parcel number. |
| Deed, trust deed, release, plat, mortgage/lien-related record | Shelby County Register of Deeds | Recorded legal documents affecting real estate, document images, copy and filing routes. | Owner/grantor/grantee name, parcel, instrument clue, recording date, property address. |
| Tax bill, payment, tax receipt, delinquency, tax sale schedule | Shelby County Trustee | Tax lookup, payment, bill printout, receipt printout, tax sale and delinquent information. | Parcel/account, owner, address, bill or receipt details. |
| Map, aerial, surrounding parcels, property tax and city tax context | Register GIS / Assessor GIS | Parcel map, aerial view, surrounding parcels, sales data, deeds, city/county tax info, Google view. | Address, owner name, parcel number or tax map ID. |
How to Search Shelby County Assessor Property Records
The Assessor’s real property search lets users search by address, owner name, business name or parcel number. The Assessor is responsible for current ownership listing, parcel mapping and descriptions of land and improvements.
Address
Enter street number and street name. The search page says not to enter street direction or suffix.
Owner name
Use first and last name, or try fewer words if the spelling is uncertain.
Business name
Useful for commercial, LLC or business-owned parcels.
Parcel number
Best option when copied from tax bill, deed, GIS map or prior record.
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Start with the cleanest identifierParcel number is best; address is second-best.
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If you only have a Memphis or Shelby County address, enter the street number and street name only. Remove “N,” “S,” “Ave,” “Rd,” “Street,” apartment/unit text and punctuation if results are missing.
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Open the official Assessor searchUse this for appraisal and parcel data.
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Official action links: Shelby County Real Property Search and Shelby County Assessor of Property.
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Verify before relying on the resultDo not use only the owner name.
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Confirm parcel number, property address, owner display, land/improvement details, appraisal, tax district and map location. If legal ownership or lien status matters, continue to the Register of Deeds.
| Assessor Detail | Official Information | Best Use |
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| Main office | 1075 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134. | Property appraisal, parcel and ownership listing questions. |
| Satellite office | 157 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. | Downtown access for assessment-related help. |
| Phone | 901-222-7001. | Call for appraisal, property record and review questions. |
| County page hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Plan calls or in-person visits. |
How to Search Shelby County Deeds, Releases, Plats and Recorded Documents
The Shelby County Register of Deeds records and preserves legal documents mainly pertaining to or affecting real estate. Use the Register when you need deed copies, trust deed releases, filed instruments, certified copies, recording fees or fraud alerts.
Deeds
Find warranty deeds, quit-claim deeds and transfer documents.
Trust deed release
The Register notes many owners looking for a “deed” may actually need a trust deed release.
Plats / maps
Search recorded plats and map context when parcel details are unclear.
No legal advice
The Register’s office is a recording office and cannot advise how to prepare documents.
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Collect parcel and name clues firstStart with Assessor if you only have an address.
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Copy the parcel number, owner name, property address, subdivision, sale clues and tax map details from Assessor or GIS before searching deed records.
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Open official Register searchUse the Register property search or GIS map search.
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Official action links: Shelby County Register of Deeds, Register Property Search, and Register GIS Map Search.
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Search forward for releases and later recordingsOne document is not the whole chain.
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If you find a trust deed, lien or mortgage-related document, search later recordings for a release, satisfaction, correction or assignment before assuming the issue still exists.
| Register Detail | Official Information | Best Use |
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| Main office | 1075 Mullins Station Building W3, Suite W165, Memphis, TN 38134. | Recording, deed-copy and property-record help. |
| Downtown office | 157 Poplar Avenue, Room 124, Memphis, TN 38103. | Downtown access for copies or recording help. |
| Phone / fax | Phone: 901-222-8100. Fax: 901-222-8134. | Call for copy, recording or search questions. |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | Plan visits before the day ends. |
| Recording time | Register FAQ says deed recording and mail return takes approximately one business day after receipt. | Planning closing or document follow-up. |
Shelby County Register Recording and Copy Fees
Fees can change, so confirm the Register fee schedule or use the fee calculator before recording. These are key listed fees for common property-record tasks.
| Record / Copy Type | Listed Fee | When It Applies |
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| Most documents | $12.00 up to 2 pages; $5.00 each additional page. | Warranty deeds, trust deeds, quit-claim deeds, powers of attorney and many other documents. |
| Assignments | $12.00 for 1 instrument number up to 2 pages; $5.00 each additional instrument number; $5.00 each additional page. | Assignment-related document recording. |
| Releases | $12.00 for 1 instrument number up to 2 pages; $5.00 each additional instrument number; $5.00 each additional page. | Trust deed or lien release-related filings. |
| UCC / fixture filings | $15.00 original filing with 1 debtor up to 10 pages; extra pages above 10 are $0.50 each. | Commercial or fixture-financing records. |
| Plat maps | $17.00. | Plat map filings. |
| Certified copies | $1.00 per page. | Certified deed or record copies. |
How to Search, Print or Pay Shelby County Property Taxes
The Shelby County Trustee handles county property taxes, tax lookup, bill printing, receipt printing, tax sale schedules and delinquent information. The official payment platform is payit901.
First Monday in October
Taxes become due and payable the first Monday of October each year.
Last day of February
Taxes may be paid through the last day of February without additional fees.
March 1
Taxes become delinquent on March 1 after the February payment deadline.
1.5%
Interest of 1.5% of base tax is added to unpaid balance on March 1 and continues monthly.
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Search the tax accountUse the Trustee lookup for bill or receipt tasks.
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Official action links: Shelby County Trustee Tax Look-Up, payit901, and Payment Deadlines & Mailing Payments.
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Print bill or receipt when neededUseful for lender, closing, escrow or proof of payment.
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The Trustee tax lookup page includes options to pay taxes, search taxes, print your bill, print receipt, view tax sale schedule and view sale properties. Save your confirmation and receipt after payment.
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Mail correctly if not paying onlinePostmark matters.
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Make check or money order payable to “Regina Morrison Newman” or “Shelby County Trustee.” Mail with the detached tax notice portion to: Regina Morrison Newman, Shelby County Trustee, P.O. Box 2751, Memphis, TN 38101-2751. Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before the last day in February to avoid interest.
| Trustee Detail | Official Information | Best Use |
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| Mailing address | Shelby County Trustee, P.O. Box 2751, Memphis, TN 38101. | Tax payments or Trustee correspondence. |
| Phone | 901-222-0200. | Tax bill, receipt, tax freeze, tax relief or payment questions. |
| Online platform | payit901 is the official way to pay property taxes and manage Shelby County property tax payments online. | Online tax payment and account management. |
| Delinquent risk | Payment of taxes with delinquent status of one year or more may be subject to lawsuit charges and legal fees. | Handle overdue bills quickly before legal costs increase. |
Shelby County Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Help
The Trustee administers programs that may help qualified homeowners. Check eligibility early because applications and proof of income or status can take time.
65+, disabled, veterans
Trustee administers state-funded tax relief for eligible 65 or older, disabled citizens and veterans.
Annual application
Tax Freeze applications are handled through Trustee Customer Service and require annual timing rules.
Income / status docs
Tax Freeze instructions may require a tax return or income affidavit when no tax return is available.
How to Appeal a Shelby County Property Assessment
A property owner may request an informal review with the Assessor for questions about appraisal amount or classification. If the owner still disagrees, an appeal can be made to the Shelby County Board of Equalization.
Assessor first
Use when property facts, class or value seem wrong.
May 1-June 30, 2026
Appeals of 2025 property assessments may be filed during this window.
No filing fee
The Board page says no fee is charged for filing an appeal.
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Review the property record firstAppeal facts and value evidence, not only the tax bill.
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Check land size, building details, class, use, condition, year built, recent sales and comparable properties. Gather photos, repair estimates, closing documents or comparable sales before filing.
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Use official appeal routesOnline filing is encouraged during appeal season.
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Official action links: Assessor Appeals Process, Shelby County Board of Equalization, and BOE Real Property E-File.
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Upload or bring evidenceDocumentation matters.
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The Board page says online filing allows supporting documentation uploads. If you have a hearing, provide all documentation to be considered at the hearing.
How to Use Shelby County GIS and Parcel Maps
The Register’s GIS map search lets users search by address, owner or parcel number and view an aerial map, surrounding parcels, assessment information, sales data, deeds and tax information. The site warns that map data should not be treated as exact survey or boundary information.
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Search by address, owner, parcel or tax mapGIS helps connect map context with deed and tax clues.
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Use GIS when you need aerial view, surrounding parcels, property details, appraisal info, city tax info, county tax info, Google view or historic aerial context. Official action link: Shelby County Register GIS.
Shelby County Property Records Office Map
The Assessor and Register both list major offices at or near Mullins Station Road, while the Trustee uses P.O. Box 2751 for mailed payments. Confirm office/service type before visiting.
Assessor
1075 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134. Phone: 901-222-7001.
Register of Deeds
1075 Mullins Station Building W3, Suite W165, Memphis, TN 38134. Phone: 901-222-8100.
Trustee
Shelby County Trustee, P.O. Box 2751, Memphis, TN 38101. Phone: 901-222-0200.
Common Shelby County Property Record Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Likely Cause | Best Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Address search fails | Direction/suffix entered or address format mismatch. | Use street number and street name only; remove direction and suffix. |
| Need legal ownership proof | Assessor page is not a title report. | Search Register of Deeds and order a certified copy if needed. |
| Looking for paid tax proof | Assessor and Register records do not prove payment. | Use Trustee tax lookup and print receipt. |
| Mortgage appears unreleased | Trust deed release may be separate from original deed. | Search Register records for later release/satisfaction documents. |
| Delinquent tax balance growing | Interest starts March 1 and continues monthly. | Contact Trustee quickly; one-year delinquency may add lawsuit/legal fees. |
Shelby County Property Records Tips That Actually Save Time
Use these tips for Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington, Arlington and unincorporated Shelby County property searches.
Drop street suffixes
The Assessor address search specifically says not to enter street direction or suffix. Keep it simple.
Find parcel first
Assessor/GIS gives you parcel clues before searching deeds, taxes or appeals.
Use Register for proof
Recorded deeds and releases are in the Register’s system, not only on appraisal pages.
Watch March 1
County taxes become delinquent March 1 after the February deadline, and interest begins.
Use Fraud Alert
Memphis-area deed fraud makes Register monitoring useful for owners and heirs.
Appeal with evidence
Photos, comparable sales and factual errors are stronger than saying the tax bill is too high.
Shelby County Property Records Search FAQs
QHow do I search Shelby County property records online?▾
Start with the Shelby County Assessor real property search. You can search by address, owner name, business name or parcel number. For deeds and recorded documents, use the Register of Deeds search.
QWhy is my Shelby County address search not working?▾
The Assessor’s search page says not to enter street direction or suffix. Use street number and street name only, then broaden the search if needed.
QWhere do I find Shelby County deeds?▾
Use the Shelby County Register of Deeds property search. The Register records deeds, trust deeds, quit-claim deeds, releases, plats and other documents affecting real estate.
QWhere is the Shelby County Register of Deeds located?▾
The main office is at 1075 Mullins Station Building W3, Suite W165, Memphis, TN 38134. The downtown location is 157 Poplar Avenue, Room 124, Memphis, TN 38103. Phone: 901-222-8100.
QHow much does it cost to record a deed in Shelby County?▾
The Register fee schedule lists most documents, including warranty deeds, trust deeds, quit-claim deeds and powers of attorney, at $12.00 up to 2 pages and $5.00 for each additional page. Confirm the current fee schedule before filing.
QHow do I pay Shelby County property taxes?▾
Use the Shelby County Trustee tax lookup or payit901. You can pay taxes, search taxes, print your bill and print receipts through the Trustee’s official tax tools.
QWhen are Shelby County property taxes due?▾
Taxes are due and payable the first Monday of October each year. The deadline to pay without additional fees is the last day in February of the following year. Taxes become delinquent on March 1.
QWhat happens if Shelby County property taxes are late?▾
Interest of 1.5% of base tax is added to unpaid balances on March 1 and continues on the first day of each subsequent month until paid in full. Long delinquency may lead to lawsuit charges and legal fees.
QHow do I appeal a Shelby County property value?▾
You may request informal review with the Assessor. If you still disagree, file a timely complete appeal petition with the Shelby County Board of Equalization. For 2025 assessments, the listed appeal window is May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
QCan I use Shelby County GIS as a survey?▾
No. GIS maps are useful for research, but they should not be treated as exact legal boundary or survey information. Use recorded plats, surveys and professional review for boundary decisions.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Shelby County website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify appraisal records, tax bills, payments, deed copies, recording fees, GIS data and legal documents directly through Shelby County or Tennessee government sources.