How to Search Madison County Records (Start Here)
Madison County has 4 record-keeping departments, none of which share data with each other.
- The Circuit Clerk is where court records live in Alabama.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the Revenue Commissioner.
- Marriage records: contact the Probate Court directly.
Worth knowing: Alabama has no free online statewide criminal search.
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Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Circuit Clerk
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Madison County Circuit Clerk website. Provides court forms and information on civil, criminal and family court, Magistrates, and voting information.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Alabama Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Statewide Alabama sex offender search.
app.alea.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax Payments
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Madison County Tax Collector online property tax payments.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Genealogy
Visit →Vital Records
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Madison County Records Center online genealogy and vital record databases online, including marriages, Chancery records, Probate records, Confederate pensions, deed books, and circuit court indexes.
Alabama Vital Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
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Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
alabamapublichealth.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Madison County Home Page
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Madison County, Alabama home page, department directory, organizational chart, services, calendar, courts, contact information.
Voters
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Madison County voter registration lookup from the Alabama Secretary of State.
Services
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Pick a category and topic or view a list of available Madison County services.
Directory
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Department directory for Madison County. Includes the department name, phone number, supervisor or department head name, email address, website, and address.
Alabama SOS Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Alabama Secretary of State business entity search.
arc-sos.state.al.us
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court | Circuit Clerk
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Madison County Circuit Clerk website. Provides court forms and information on civil, criminal and family court, Magistrates, and voting information.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax Payments
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Madison County Tax Collector online property tax payments.
Vital Records
Genealogy
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Madison County Records Center online genealogy and vital record databases online, including marriages, Chancery records, Probate records, Confederate pensions, deed books, and circuit court indexes.
Business, Voter & Other
Madison County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Madison County, Alabama home page, department directory, organizational chart, services, calendar, courts, contact information.
Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Madison County voter registration lookup from the Alabama Secretary of State.
Services
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Pick a category and topic or view a list of available Madison County services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Madison County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Madison County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Alabama has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Madison 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 Madison County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Madison 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 Madison County records available online? ▼
Yes — Madison County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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