Crystal Gibson Crain, County Clerk

Courthouse Location

2 Bill Burnett Circle
PO Box 188
Union City, TN 38281
(731) 507-0999 Ext.#2

Drive-Thru Location

324 S. First Street (Corner of First & Harrison)
Union City, TN 38261

Courthouse & Drive Thru Location hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The County Clerk is a constitutional officer and is elected by the people for a term of four (4) years. The Clerk has many important functions within the county government. The County Clerk serves as clerk of the county legislative body, keeps records of the county legislative body and sends required notices,

The minutes of the county legislative body meetings are required to be promptly and fully recorded by the County Clerk and are open to public inspection. The County Clerk collects business taxes, hotel-motel taxes, handles motor vehicle registration and licensing and may solemnize a marriage.

Since notaries public are elected by the county legislative body, the county clerk keeps a record of the notaries public in the county and has duties involving coordination between the Office of Secretary of State and the notary applicant. County clerks have other miscellaneous licensing duties, including hunting and fishing licenses, manufactured home licenses and others.

For convenient drive thru renewals, visit our satellite location at 324 S. 1st Street, Union City, TN 38261.

Business Licenses

Effective January 1, 2010, all Business Taxes will be paid to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Those wishing to obtain a business license will still make initial applications through the Obion County Clerk.
You can apply only at www.tncountyclerk.com. Select OBION from the drop-down list, then click "new business application." The application fee can also be paid online.
Also, you can complete a paper application. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/forms/business/f1321001.pdf
You can come by the office with the application and payment. Also, you can mail the information to PO Box 188 Union City, TN, 38281.

Each business has up to 20 days after it opens to apply for a county business license. The initial license fee is $15.00. If a business is located within the city limits of a municipality, the business is also required to hold a city license, which can be obtained at city hall. If the business has gross receipts totaling $3,000.00 or less, the business is not subject to holding a business license. However, they must have an exemption statement on file. A business planning to gross between $3,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year may apply for a Minimal Activity License, which is renewable yearly at the clerk’s office for a fee of $15.00, and no tax payments are made to the Department of Revenue. For more information regarding the Tennessee Works Tax Act please click here.

Business Classifications

There are 5 classifications based on the business's activities. The business must file a tax return and pay taxes based on the total gross receipts for its fiscal year. Examples of the activities associated with each classification are listed below.

CLASS 1 — Gas stations, grocery stores, lumber & building supplies
CLASS 2 — Restaurants, car dealers, clothing stores
CLASS 3 — Body shops, beauty shops, janitorial services, general services
CLASS 4 — Contractors, sub-contractors, exterminators
CLASS 5 — Industrial loan and thrift companies, natural gas marketers

At the end of the business’s fiscal year, tax payments should be made online to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. To be directed to the Tennessee State website, please click here.

A business, unless exempt, operating without a current business license is violating state laws.

Sales Tax Certificate & Number
All sales tax matters are directed to the Tennessee Department of Revenue – Taxpayer Services in Nashville 1-800-342-1003

Personal Property Taxes
Personal property taxes are credited when filing your business license. The Assessor of Property assesses these taxes. All questions regarding Personal Property Tax should be directed to (731) 507-0999, ext 4 .

Marriage Licenses

Online search for existing marriage records in the state of Tennessee. This link is for marriage licenses obtained in Obion County: https://secure.tncountyclerk.com/marriagelookup/index.php?countylist=66.

Tennessee residents and out-of-state residents may apply for a marriage license at the Obion County Clerk’s office. Both applicants must be present to apply for a marriage license unless incarcerated or disabled. Incarcerated or disabled applicants must submit a notarized affidavit provided by the clerk’s office. Applicants must provide identification in the form of a valid state driver’s license, valid state identification card, or certified birth certificate and a social security card. If you are not a citizen of the United States, you will need a passport or other documentation that proves you are legally in the United States. Applicants will also be required to fill out a written application for the marriage license. You can complete the online application at https://secure.tncountyclerk.com//marriageform/marriageform.php. Please notify the clerk of your online application when appearing in the office. Marriage licenses are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.

Under the age of 17 - No marriage license can be issued. No exceptions. Provisions allowing judges to waive the age restrictions have been repealed. Underage marriages can no longer be authorized by court order.

Between the ages of 17 and 18 - If one applicant is between 17 and 18, the other applicant cannot be more than four years (48 months) older. No exceptions. A birth certificate is required for verification. The minor's parents/legal guardian, next of kin, other having custody of the applicant, or duly authorized representative of a public or private agency having legal custody of the applicant shall join in the application either by personal appearance before the county clerk or by submitting a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Underage Marriage Consent. *This is not required if the 17-year-old applicant is emancipated; however, certified proof of emancipation must be presented at the time of application. There is also a three-day waiting period for approvals.
The fee for applying for a marriage license in Obion County is $99.50 unless participants have taken a Premarital Counseling Course. If the four hours of counseling have been completed, the counselor must fill out the Premarital Counseling form, and then the marriage license fee is $39.50.

The Premarital Counseling form must be notarized and signed by the instructor.

Fingerprinting & Background Checks

The County Clerk's office has partnered with IdentoGO to offer fingerprinting services and background checks. The service is provided BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Visit https://tn.state.identogo.com/ to schedule an appointment. All major credit cards are accepted. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS. Costs range from 37 and 55 dollars.