Carter County Sheriffs Department / Carter County Jail in Carter County, Tennessee

When visiting this sheriff office, expect to show a valid government-issued photo ID for most services including records requests, permit applications, and bail transactions. Carter County Sheriffs Department / Carter County Jail is located at 900 East Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN. Bring any relevant case numbers, court order copies, or prior correspondence to speed up processing during your visit.

About Carter County Sheriffs Department / Carter County Jail

The Carter County Sheriffs Department / Carter County Jail, located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is a law enforcement agency that promotes public safety in Carter County through public policing and the management of county jails and inmates. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or areas not covered by the municipal Police force as well as enforcing legal judgments such as foreclosures, repossessions, and tax delinquencies.

• Inmate location, booking status, and jail visitation at Carter County Sheriffs Department / Carter County Jail
• Concealed carry permit applications and firearms licensing
• Civil process serving and eviction notice delivery
• Sex offender registry lookups and community notification alerts