Population
423K
County Seat
Huntsville
Libraries
13
Schools
79
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Madison County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Alabama state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Madison County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Madison County, Alabama — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
423,355
Population
Census estimate
159,569
Households
Census estimate
$78,058
Median income
Annual household
$242,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Huntsville
County seat
In Alabama
Madison County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Madison County Records at a Glance

Record typeMadison County verified sources
Court recordsAlacourt.com
23rd Judicial Circuit |
Criminal recordsInmates
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Madison County state portal below
Property recordsProperty Notification - Madison County
Pay Property Tax | Madison County, AL
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Madison County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Madison County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Madison County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Madison County state portal below
Madison County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records4Criminal records1Wants & warrants0Property records3Vital records0Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Madison County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Madison County Records

2026
Madison County official government portal active
The official Madison County government website at www.madisoncountyal.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Madison County court records portal verified
State court system links for Madison County verified against the Alabama judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Madison County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Madison County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Madison County property records online
Madison County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Madison County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Madison County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Madison County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Alabama statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Alabama state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Madison County Records

❌ Myth: "Madison County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Madison County are held by the Alabama state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Madison County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Madison County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Alabama state repository has verified, current Madison County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Madison County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Madison County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Madison County & Alabama Records

For records not specific to Madison County, use Alabama's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Alabama statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Alabama: Lowndes · Macon · Marengo · Marion · Marshall

About Madison County, Alabama

Madison County is located in north-central Alabama. The county seat is Huntsville (official site: https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/).

  • Households: 159,569
  • Median household income: $78,058
  • Median home value: $242,900
  • Below poverty line: 10.7%
  • Land area: 801.6 sq mi
  • Population density: 528.1 people / sq mi
Archive Center • Police Arrest Reports
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Police Arrest Reports All Archives · April 17, 2026 to April 23, 2026 April 10, 2026 to April 16, 2026 April 3, 2026 to April 9, 2026 March 27, 2026 to April 2, 2026 March 20, 2026 to March 26, 2026 March 13, 2026 to March 19, 2026 March 6, 2026 to March 12, 2026 February 27, 2026 to March ...
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Alacourt.com
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Customer agrees to comply with case retrieval in an effort to build a database of cases duplicating all or part of the records maintained by the State of Alabama Court System
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23rd Judicial Circuit |
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The Madison County courthouse, located in in the North central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Madison County was 388,153, making it the third-most populous county in Alabama. In 2024 there were 12,072 cases filed in Circuit Court and 29,341 cases filed in District Court.
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History | Madison County, AL
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In 1808, Madison County was created by the governor of the Mississippi territory who named it after President James Madison (1751-1836) . To raise money for its development, the U.S. government almost immediately ordered land sales in the northern part of Alabama Territory.
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Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
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Administrative Office of Courts Judicial Building 300 Dexter Ave. Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Phone 1-866-954-9411 For juror-related questions, please visit this page: Juror Help For e-filing questions, please visit this page: E-Filing Help
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Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).

pacer.gov
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Property Notification - Madison County
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This webpage is a joint effort of the Madison County Probate Judge and the Madison County Tax Assessor to provide owners of property in Madison County notice of changes to their property records.
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Pay Property Tax | Madison County, AL
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The Madison County Tax Collector's office offers the convenience of paying your property taxes online . Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and E-checks are accepted. Simply click on the link below and follow the steps to begin your payment process.
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Madison County Public Works
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Madison County Public Works provides engineering assistance to the Madison County Commission with regard to construction, maintenance, and repair of County-maintained roads and bridges ; provides all surveying services needed by the Madison County Commission; coordinates and reviews plans of ...
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Inmates
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PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
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ALEA and Madison County Partner to Open New Driver License Office in Madison | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the Madison County Commission to open a new Driver License Examining Office in Madison, marking the first new office for ALEA’s Driver License Division since the agency was established Jan.
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Locations | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)
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Madison County Health Department Phone: (256) 533-8677 Fax: (256) 536-2084 ADPH Main Vital Records Office in Montgomery Phone: (334) 206-5418 Website | Facebook | Email 2448 Military Street South Hamilton, Alabama 35570 Office: 205-921-3118 Fax: 205-921-7954
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Alabama Votes | Alabama Secretary of State
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Skip to main content Braille Voter Guide · Alabama Secretary of State · Alabama Votes · Secretary of State Wes Allen · Call Toll Free: 1-800-274-8683 · 3,803,535 Registered Voters · Click here to view Unofficial Election Night Results for 2026 Primary Election ·
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Madison | Alabama Secretary of State
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County: Madison · Phone Number: (256) 532-3390 · Physical Address: 1918 North Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, Alabama, 35801 · Mailing Address: 1918 North Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, Alabama, 35801 · County: Madison · Phone Number: (256) 532-3330 · Physical Address: 100 Northside Square, ...
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Madison County Home Page
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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Voter Pdfs 2020 Sample Ballots Madison Sample
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MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA · NOVEMBER 3, 2020 · INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER · TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL · COMPLETELY! IF YOU SPOIL YOUR BALLOT, DO NOT ERASE, BUT ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT. Typ:01 Seq:0004 Spl:01 · CONTINUE VOTING · ON BACK · STRAIGHT PARTY VOTING ·
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Madison County Service Center | Madison County, AL
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Four new electric vehicle charging stations are now open for public use at the Madison County Service Center.
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About Madison County | Madison County, AL
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Any two of the commissioners, together with the judge of the county court, constituted a "court" to levy the county tax, establish, maintain, and discontinue county roads, bridges, and ferries. Terms of office were later expanded to four years and the county governing body designated as the "county commission."
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Alabama Secretary of State Business Entity Search
Business, Voter & Other

Alabama Secretary of State business entity search.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Madison County?
Madison County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the History | Madison County, AL portal: https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/government/about-your-county/history. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Alabama?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Alabama counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are Alabama marriage records public?
Marriage records in Alabama are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I find someone in ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (locator.ice.gov). You can search by A-number (alien registration number) or by biographical information (name, country of birth, date of birth). The system covers adult detainees currently in ICE custody.