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Government contacts: How to get things done

The Hamilton County Courthouse stands in the heart of Chattanooga.
The Hamilton County Courthouse stands in the heart of Chattanooga. The Hamilton County Courthouse stands in the heart of Chattanooga.

* Birth and death certificates: Health Department Vital Records, 423-209-8025

* Boat registrations: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* Brush burning permit: Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau, 423-643-5970

* Business licenses (new licenses): Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* Changing or obtaining a deed: Hamilton County Register of Deeds, 423-209-6560

* Chattanooga services Information and work requests: Dial 311

* Civil warrants: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 423-209-7160

* Conveying rights-of-way property or easements/restrictions: Hamilton County Register, 423-209-6560

* Copies of deeds: Hamilton County Register, 423-209-6560

* Criminal records: Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk, 423-209-7500

* Criminal warrants: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 423-209-7140

* Driver’s licenses: New 423-634-3127; renewals 423-209-6500

* Election information: Election Commission, 423-493-5100

* Emergency assistance program: Hamilton County Social Services, 423-209-6855

* Environmental assessment: Soil Conservation District, 423-894-1687

* Fishing licenses: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* Foreign travel immunization: Hamilton County Health Department, 423-209-8340

* Hunting licenses and fees: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* Marriage licenses: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* Motor vehicle tag registration information: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6525

* Notary public information and applications: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* City property taxes: Chattanooga City Treasurer, 423-757-5191

* Preparing a deed, mortgage and release: Hamilton County Register, 423-209-6560

* County property taxes: Hamilton County Trustee, 423-209-7270

* Semi-trailer permanent registration: Hamilton County Clerk, 423-209-6500

* Soil testing: UT TSU Extension, 423-855-6113

* Water service: Tennessee American Water, 423-755-7614

* Wills (executing/general info): Hamilton County Probate Office, 423-209-6615

* Zoning: Regional Planning Agency, 423-668-2287