Location guide · Memphis, TN
Find a property owner in Memphis, Tennessee
In Memphis, owner research starts with the Shelby County Assessor of Property and the Shelby County Register of Deeds. Those official sources cover parcel, ownership and recorded-deed details one property at a time. When you are working a farm, expired list or absentee-owner list, a single-screen tool resolves every address to the owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
Where Memphis property records live
Memphis is in Shelby County.
- Shelby County Assessor of Property — Owner of record and appraisal for Shelby County parcels.
- Shelby County Register of Deeds — Recorded deeds; Searchable online from the Register of Deeds website.
What to know about owner lookups in Memphis
Tennessee's transfer tax means recorded deeds generally indicate the consideration paid.
Southaven and Olive Branch are across the state line in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and West Memphis is in Arkansas, so Memphis-area lists can span three states.
Unmask an LLC that owns a Memphis property
If a deed in Memphis names an LLC, search that exact entity name in the Tennessee business search; the registered agent and any listed managers or members are your lead.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Memphis?
Start with the Shelby County Assessor of Property to identify the parcel by address, then check the Shelby County Register of Deeds for the recorded deed that names the owner. Memphis is in Shelby County. For more than a handful of addresses, an owner-data tool is faster.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Memphis?
Looking up ownership is legal; Tennessee land records are public. Outreach is what is regulated. Check numbers against the national Do Not Call registry and follow TCPA rules before you call or text.
Is Southaven in Shelby County records?
No. Southaven is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.