Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site on September 24, 2026.
Morgan County, Alabama, has about 126,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Morgan County is in the deed records of the Probate Office and its taxable value is set by the Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Morgan County public records, Morgan County arrest records, Morgan County warrants, Morgan County criminal records, Morgan County court records, Alabama arrest records and Alabama inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Morgan County
Who owns a parcel in Morgan County and what it sold for are in the deed records of the Probate Office, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Probate Office's page at morgancounty-al.gov/government/probate-office (page title: Probate Office | Morgan County Commission), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Morgan County
The Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner sets the value each parcel in Morgan County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Alabama taxes homes on 10 percent of their appraised value (Class III property), so the assessed value on a tax bill is a tenth of what the county says the home is worth.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner's page at morgancounty-al.gov/government/revenue-commission (page title: Revenue Commission | Morgan County Commission), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Morgan County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Morgan County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Decatur: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at decatur-al.gov/government/mayor_city_council/city_council.php (verified September 26, 2026).
- Hartselle: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at hartselle.org/142/Contact (verified September 26, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Morgan County
An eviction is a court case in the District Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Morgan County Circuit Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at morgan.alacourt.gov, phone (800) 354-6154.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Alabama Public Records Law a county office must answer a request within a reasonable time; the statute sets no fixed deadline, and it may charge a reasonable fee for copies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Morgan County?
The Probate Office, at morgancounty-al.gov/government/probate-office. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Morgan County are filed there, and the Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner (morgancounty-al.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Morgan County?
The Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner, whose page SearchSystems verified is at morgancounty-al.gov.
Where are evictions from Morgan County filed?
In the District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Alabama?
Alabama taxes homes on 10 percent of their appraised value (Class III property), so the assessed value on a tax bill is a tenth of what the county says the home is worth.
Is this the official Morgan County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.