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1. Where can I find Death Records after 1956?
2. Where is a good starting point to search for past family members in Madison County?
3. Where can I find past tax records?
4. How long are certain records retained?
5. What is the length of time before disposals are made?

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1. How can I find what my house is appraised for and why?
2. I bought a new house last month but your records do not show me as the owner, WHY?
3. Does the Assessor’s property appraisal determine the amount of property taxes I pay to the City of Jackson and Madison County?
4. What should I do if I do not agree with the Assessor’s appraisal of my property?
5. My taxes were paid at Closing, but I just found out I owe back property taxes on the house I bought last year, WHY?

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1. Can I build a shop style home or a tiny home in Madison County?
2. When should a Permit be purchased?
3. What information will I need when applying for a permit?
4. How much notice should I provide when requesting an inspection?

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1. Will the Clerk's Office give me legal advice?
2. How are people chosen to serve on jury duty?
3. How do I obtain a background check?
4. What if I can't afford an attorney?

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1. What is Code Enforcement?
2. How do I notify the County of a possible code violation?
3. What types of complaints does the Code Enforcement Director investigate?
4. How does a complaint get processed?

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1. What are the requirements for a marriage license?
2. How do I apply for title and registration on a motor vehicle?
3. How do I obtain a license for my new business?

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1. How close can a candidate or a candidate’s representative(s) hand out campaign literature and/or solicit?
2. Can a voter carry a sample ballot in to vote with him or her?
3. What if a voter has a campaign sign or sticker on his/her vehicle when they come into the polling place to vote? Are they allowed to vote?

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1. What are the 9-1-1 rates for landline and wireless telephones?
2. Who do I contact to get an address for my property?
3. What should I know about dialing 9-1-1 from a wireless device?

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1. When is payday?
2. What time can checks be picked up by department heads?
3. Will I get my money faster if I choose to have Direct Deposit?
4. When do Substitutes in the JMCSS (teachers or other) get paid?

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1. Do I need an attorney to represent me in General Sessions Civil Court?
2. What happens if I miss my Civil Court Docket date?
3. How do I collect my Civil Judgment?
4. How can I stop a wage garnishment against me?
5. Do I qualify for an Order of Protection?
6. What happens if I miss any Criminal Court date?
7. Does General Sessions Court offer Traffic School for traffic citations?
8. What happens if I miss my Traffic Court date?
9. What happens if my traffic citation is not paid on time?
10. How do I reinstate my Driver's License that is now suspended?
11. Can I make payments on past due tickets?

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1. Where can I dispose of trash if I live in Madison County?
2. What are your hours of operation?
3. What is WIC?

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1. Does the Highway Department install driveway culverts / pipes?
2. Who mows the grass along the roadsides?
3. Does the Highway Department pick up trash or yard waste (tree trimmings, leaves, grass clippings)?
4. Will the Highway Department pick up my garbage?
5. Does the Highway Department pick-up roadside litter?
6. How do I report illegal dumping of trash and garbage?
7. Who do I call about a pothole?
8. What is the right-of-way width of my road?
9. What size driveway culvert do I need?

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1. Where do I find open job positions?
2. How can I apply for a job with Madison County?

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1. Whom do I contact when I need information concerning child custody, child support, or probate?

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1. Can I reserve a Picnic Pavilion?
2. Can I fish in park ponds?
3. Can I ride my horse at the Bourne Horse Arena?
4. When are registrations for programs?

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1. Is all the information available to the public?
2. Can I get copies of all information available in this office?

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1. When are taxes due?
2. Can I make a partial payment?