Lookup Public Records in Jefferson County, Alabama. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Jefferson County, Alabama Overview
Jefferson County is located in the U.S. state of Alabama. The county was formed in 1819. This county was named after former President Thomas Jefferson. The county seat is Birmingham. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 659,479 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,124 square miles, of which 1,111 square miles is land and 13 square miles is water. Jefferson County borders the following counties: Tuscaloosa County to the west; Bibb County to the southwest; Shelby County to the south; Walker County to the north; Blount County to the north; and St. Clair County to the northeast. Jefferson County has 63 zip codes. The zip codes of Jefferson County are 35005, 35006, 35020, 35022, 35023, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35229, 35254, 35036, 35444, 35060, 35061, 35062, 35063, 35064, 35068, 35071, 35073, 35079, 35080, 35091, 35094, 35111, 35116, 35117, 35111, 35119, 35126, 35127, 35130, 35139, 35146, 35148, 35172, 35173, and 35180. The most populated zip code is 35215.
Jefferson County Land Records Office Information
The Jefferson County Land Records office (Probate Court) is a constitutional office established by the Alabama state legislature as the custodian of legal documents pertaining to real property. These documents include warranty deeds, mortgages, releases, powers of attorney, liens, plats, amendments and other miscellaneous documents designated by state law to be recorded by the probate court recording department.
Pamela T. Jones is the Chief Clerk of Jefferson County Probate Court. Alan L. King and Sherri C. Friday are Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
The physical address of the Jefferson County Land Records Office is:
Jefferson County Courthouse
Probate Court
716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 325-5420
Recorder’s Office: 205-325-5411
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Jefferson County Clerk of Court’s Information
The responsibilities of County Clerk of Court’s are:
As Clerk of the Circuit and County Court:
Attend each session of court
File indictments, information and verdicts
Process all civil and criminal cases
Prepare appellate records
Oversee jury management
As Recorder of Deeds
Record and index deeds, mortgages, and descriptions of all county property
Process tax deed applications and conduct sales
Record public defender liens and judgments entered by the court, record tax liens and claims against an estate, instruments of conveyance, agreements, contracts, maps and plats of subdivisions and surveys
Maintain a public records index
Collect and disburse intangible taxes
As Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
Attend meetings of the Board of County Commissioners
Prepare, compile and disseminates commission agendas
Produce, record, index and distribute the official minutes of these meetings
Maintain legal custody of the Official County Seal
Maintain custody of all county resolutions, ordinances, and contracts
As Accountant and Custodian of County Funds
Provide accounting services to all departments under the Board of County Commissioners
Provide an accounting system for all fiscal changes implemented by the Board
Handle investments of available county funds
Provide financial reporting to the Board and all federal and state agencies
Process accounts payable
As County Auditor
Pre-audit all county expenditures before payment
Review proposed contracts before adoption
Conduct internal post audits to determine if financial controls in place are sufficient
Prepare reports suggesting improvements to management
Other Duties of the Clerk
Process marriage license applications and perform marriages upon request
Compile and provide statistical data for state agencies and the judiciary
Maintain records storage facilities
Process passport applications & Data management
Provide IT support for all county departments
Tim Sanders is the County Clerk of Courts of Jefferson County. Sanders can be contacted at (850) 342-0218.
The physical address of the Jefferson County Clerk of Court’s is:
County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Circle
Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: (850) 342-0218
Fax: (850) 342-0222
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
| Jefferson, AL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 674,816 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 66,321 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 3,360 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 3,523 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 883 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 632 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 6,727 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 61,450 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 5,720 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 11,652 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 786 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 46,513 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 1,417 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 579 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 55,193 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 14,290 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 235 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,769 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 5,409 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 430 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1,814 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 18,476 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 16,470 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 321 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 5,676 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 2,348 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 725 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 399 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 3,200 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 1,010 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 331,744 |
| Jefferson County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Jefferson County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title 30, Chapter 1 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Jefferson County Marriage License |
| Location: | 716 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203 |
| Phone: | 205-325-5420 |
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