The Hamilton County Clerk serves as the primary government resource for essential Tennessee documents and licenses. Under the leadership of Bill Knowles (serving since 1974), the office handles everything from motor vehicle registration to hunting permits in a single location. The office processes: ...
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The Hamilton County Clerk serves as the primary government resource for essential Tennessee documents and licenses. Under the leadership of Bill Knowles (serving since 1974), the office handles everything from motor vehicle registration to hunting permits in a single location.
The office processes:
Downtown Courthouse 625 Georgia Avenue, Room 201 (Marriage, Hunting/Fishing, Driver's License, Notary, Pawnbroker) Room 101 (Motor Vehicle, Title, Renewals) Chattanooga, TN 37402
Bonny Oaks Satellite Office 6135 Heritage Park Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 Specializes in motor vehicle tag, title, and boat registrations
| Hours | Details |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Closed | Government holidays |
| Online | 24/7 via County Clerk Anytime portal |
Handgun Permit Renewals: Bring your renewal form from the mail for speediest service. New permits expire 8 years from issue date. Duplicates available only at renewal time ($5.00 each). Firearms prohibited on courthouse premises.
County Clerk Anytime operates as a virtual branch offering: - Vehicle tag renewals - Marriage license pre-applications - County business license applications - Open records searches and requests
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover accepted at physical locations. Processing fees apply. Self-service kiosk at Bonny Oaks requires card payment (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or debit).
Tag & Title Inquiries: (423) 209-6525 All Other Inquiries: (423) 209-6500 Fax - Courthouse: (423) 209-6526 Fax - General: (423) 209-6501 Fax - Bonny Oaks: (423) 209-7901
Mailing Address: Hamilton County Clerk 625 Georgia Avenue, Room 201 Chattanooga, TN 37402
Out-of-Town Dealer FedEx/UPS: Hamilton County Clerk 6135 Heritage Park Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416
The office has operated continuously since 1820 under various titles. The Constitutional amendment of 1978 changed the title from "County Court Clerk" to "County Clerk," reflecting expanded governmental responsibilities.
The County Clerk's office has one goal: to serve busy citizens efficiently with an added dimension of customer service.
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