How to Search DeKalb County Records (Start Here)
Searching DeKalb County records starts with identifying which of 4 offices has what you need.
- For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Circuit Clerk.
- The Revenue Commissioner maintains all property valuation data.
- Marriage licenses go through the Probate Court.
One thing to watch for: Alabama has no free online statewide criminal search.
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Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Alabama Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Alabama sex offender search.
app.alea.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Alabama Vital Records
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Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
alabamapublichealth.gov
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
DeKalb County
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Visit the official site for Dekalb County, Alabama to learn about government offices, officials, programs, and services.
Alabama SOS Business Search
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Alabama Secretary of State business entity search.
arc-sos.state.al.us
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
DeKalb County
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Visit the official site for Dekalb County, Alabama to learn about government offices, officials, programs, and services.
All sources below are official and free to search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in DeKalb County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in DeKalb County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Alabama has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in DeKalb County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Judge of Probate. For property values and assessment data, go to the Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in DeKalb County? ▼
Marriage licenses in DeKalb County are issued by the Judge of Probate. Birth and death certificates are available from Judge of Probate (marriage) / ADPH (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are DeKalb County records available online? ▼
Online access in DeKalb County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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