About Alabama Public Records

Alabama public records are governed by Code Section 36-12-40, which gives every citizen the right to inspect and copy government writings — paper, film, photographs, audio recordings, and electronic media — held by state, county, and municipal agencies. Exceptions include juvenile records, school records, certain financial filings, tax returns, probation reports, and material that could pose a security threat. Most online lookups (court, property, licenses, voter status) are free; certified copies usually carry a small fee.

Alabama Public Records

Court Records

Court Records | All Counties
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State Judicial Information System database of trial court data for all 67 counties. Includes criminal, civil, domestic cases, traffic and warrant filings. Registration, registration fee, and a mo...
🌐 v2.alacourt.com
County Officials
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Alabama Secretary of State search for public officials in Alabama counties, including officials from each county's Board of Registrars, Circuit Clerk, Judge of Probate, and Sheriff's offices.
🌐 sos.alabama.gov

Criminal Records

Criminal Histories
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Alabama Department of Public Safety Criminal Information Center criminal history database for qualified employers.
🌐 alea.gov

Property Records

Real Estate
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Alabama Real Estate Commission licensee and company license verification.
🌐 alabama.gov
Real Estate Appraisers
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Search the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board for licensed Alabama appraisers by name, license number, county, district, and/or classification.
🌐 reab.alabama.gov

Vital Records

Alabama | Certificates
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Alabama Center for Health Statistics on how to order birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
🌐 adph.org
Deaths 1908-1974
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Alabama Death certificates filed between 1908 and 1974. Provides, if available, the decedent's name, death date, place, age, estimated birth date, spouse's name, and parents' name.
🌐 familysearch.org

Licenses

Contractors
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Use this Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors service to search for licensed contractors by license number, name, city, state, specialty, and/or phone number.
🌐 genconbd.state.al.us
Electricians
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Search the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board for licensed Electricians by name, business name, city, license type, and/or license number.
🌐 aecb.alabama.gov
Massage Therapy
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Alabama Board of Massage Therapy licensed massage therapists, establishments, schools, and continuing education providers.
🌐 almtbd.alabama.gov

Business

Registrars
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Alabama Secretary of State list of Board of Registrars for all Alabama counties.
🌐 sos.alabama.gov

Civic

Civil War | Soldiers & Officers
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Alabama Civil War Soldiers & Officers by name, branch regimental unit, company unit, or company unit name. Currently only those records for individuals whose last names begin with A - V are availa...
🌐 archives.state.al.us
Campaign Contributions
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Alabama Secretary of State Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) index of campaign contributions and donations, principal campaign committees, Political Action Committees, expenditures, political race...
🌐 fcpa.alabamavotes.gov
Tuscaloosa County
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Tuscaloosa County recorded documents, also incorporations, UCCs, probate records, plats, judgments, and exemptions.
🌐 tuscco.com

Other

Alabama Official Website
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Visit the Alabama official web page. Well organized, it provides a useful search feature, a social media portal, interactive maps, Alabama history, genealogy resources, information for residents a...
🌐 alabama.gov
Foresters (Reciprocity)
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Browse the state of Alabama roster of reciprocity foresters in Adobe Acrobat format to view forester name, title, address, phone, fax, e-mail and license number.
🌐 asbrf.alabama.gov
Gas Fitters
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Search the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examing Board for licensed plumbers and gas fitters by name, district, class, and status.
🌐 pgfb.alabama.gov
Civil War | Soldiers & Officers
Official Free
Alabama Civil War Soldiers & Officers by name, branch regimental unit, company unit, or company unit name. Currently only those records for individuals whose last names begin with A - V are available.
🌐 archives.alabama.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Alabama?

Alabama provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Alabama public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Alabama?

Alabama public records are governed by Code Section 36-12-40, which gives every citizen the right to inspect and copy government writings — paper, film, photographs, audio recordings, and electronic media — held by state, county, and municipal agencies.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Alabama agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).