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Jefferson County, Alabama public records

In Jefferson County, deeds are recorded by the Jefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office; property values come from the Jefferson County Tax Assessor; court files are split between the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk and the Probate Court of Jefferson County.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Jefferson County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsJefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office4Search deeds2Free search$1.00 per page; plats $15.00 per page3
Property values and ownersJefferson County Tax Assessor5Property search5—
Property tax billsJefferson County Tax Collector6Tax bill search6—
Court casesJefferson County Circuit Clerk7
Probate Court of Jefferson County7		Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit8
District Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit8		$351.00 over $50,000 or unspecified (page says current as of June 21, 2012)9
Marriage recordsJefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office4Search marriage records10$3.0011
Divorce recordsJefferson County Circuit Clerk7—$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time12
Birth certificatesJefferson County Department of Health, Vital Records7—$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time12
Death certificatesJefferson County Department of Health, Vital Records7—$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time12
Probate and willsProbate Court of Jefferson County7——
Business names (DBA)Probate Court of Jefferson County7——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Jefferson County are recorded by the Jefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office (the Record Room).4

Online search
landmarkweb.jccal.org2Free search
Cost
Free search; printing documents requires a LANDMARK WEB user name and password2
Years online
Birmingham index 1987 to current, images 1993 to current; Bessemer index and images 1965 to current2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page; plats $15.00 per page3
Certified copy fee
Additional $2.00 per document3
Recording fee
$16.00 first page; $3.00 each additional page (schedule effective 6/1/2012)13
How to order
In person at the Record Room or by written request by mail with buyer and seller names, sale date and property address3
No title search
Staff cannot do title or lien searches3

How deeds work in Alabama

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Jefferson County Tax Assessor sets property values5; the Jefferson County Tax Collector bills and collects the tax6.

Appealing a value
Protest to the Board of Equalization. 2026 period was May 26 to June 24, 2026 and is closed. Birmingham 205-325-5566; Bessemer 205-481-4120.14

How property tax works in Alabama

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit (Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions)Civil, criminal, domestic relations, family courtJefferson County Circuit Clerk (Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions)pa.alacourt.com/default.aspx Just One Look, linked by the circuit's site8
District Court, Tenth Judicial CircuitCivil, criminal, family courtJefferson County Circuit Clerk (Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions)pa.alacourt.com/default.aspx Just One Look, linked by the circuit's site8
Probate CourtWills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, name changesProbate Court of Jefferson County—
Statewide
Alacourt Just One Look: on-demand access to Alabama state trial court records, one case at a time15
Fees
Circuit civil filing: $251.00 up to $50,000; $351.00 over $50,000 or unspecified (page says current as of June 21, 2012)9

Criminal records and background checks

About this search
Just One Look, linked by the circuit's site8

How Alabama courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Jefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office (the Record Room).4

Copy fee
$3.0011
Filing fee
$84.50 to record the certificate, within 30 days11
Coverage
June 1985 forward at either division; earlier only at the office where issued11
Copy from the state
County health department: $15.00 first copy, $6.00 each additional; state records from August 1, 193612

Alabama marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Circuit court in the county where granted for divorces before 1950; state certificates from 195016

Fee
$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time12

Alabama divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by: Jefferson County Department of Health Vital Records12

Fee
$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time12
Restricted
Restricted for 125 years other than to immediate family12

Ordering an Alabama birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by: Jefferson County Department of Health Vital Records12

Fee
$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time12
Restricted
Restricted for 25 years other than to immediate family12

Ordering an Alabama death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Probate Court of Jefferson County.7

Fees
Fee schedule effective 10/15/25; for example Administration $57.00, Summary Distribution/Small Estates $50.00, Successor Letters $56.0017
Estate minimum
Estates stay open at least six months18

Business names (DBA)

New corporate filings go to the Secretary of State since January 1, 2021; the Probate Court gives copies of older filings only13

Voter records

Board of Registrars keeps the county's list of registered voters19

Historical records

Kept by: Probate Court Archives Division2

Since
Judge of Probate has been custodian since 18502

Good to know about Jefferson County records

  • Two court and recording divisions: Birmingham and Bessemer, with separate records and online coverage2
  • Older Probate records are being archived, with land records back to the 1800s in Birmingham and 1915 in Bessemer2
  • Probate courts date from an Act passed February 11, 185020
  • The online index is a courtesy and not the official record2
  • Separate Tax Assessor and Tax Collector, each with a Bessemer office5

Office addresses, phones and hours

Jefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office (the Record Room)

Address
Birmingham Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203; Bessemer Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 350203
Mail
Birmingham Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203; Bessemer Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 350203
Phone
(205) 325-5420 (Birmingham); (205) 481-4100 (Bessemer)11
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday3

Probate Court of Jefferson County

Address
Birmingham Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203; Bessemer Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 350203
Mail
Birmingham Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203; Bessemer Division: Jefferson County Courthouse, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 350203
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday3

Jefferson County Tax Assessor

Address
Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35263; Bessemer: Bessemer County Courthouse, 1803 3rd Ave. N., Room 2095
Phone
205-325-5505 (Birmingham); 205-481-4127 (Bessemer)5

Jefferson County Tax Collector

Address
Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 352635
Phone
205-325-5500 (Birmingham); 205-481-4131 (Bessemer)5

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk (Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions)

Address
Birmingham: 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203; Bessemer: Bessemer Judicial Building, 1851 Second Ave N., Bessemer, AL 3502021
Phone
(205) 325-5355 (Birmingham); (205) 497-8510 (Bessemer)21
Hours
8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday22

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk (Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions)

Address
Birmingham: 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203; Bessemer: Bessemer Judicial Building, 1851 Second Ave N., Bessemer, AL 3502021
Phone
(205) 325-5355 (Birmingham); (205) 497-8510 (Bessemer)21
Hours
8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday22

Jefferson County Sheriff

Jefferson County Department of Health, Vital Records

Address
Guy M. Tate Building, 1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 3523312
Hours
M-F 7:45am-4:15pm (Guy M. Tate Building only)12

Jefferson County Board of Registrars

Address
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, AL 3520319

Jefferson County Maps

Records that are not online: public records requests

Residency
State law lets officers decline requests from non-residents24

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Jefferson County?

The Jefferson County Probate Court, Land Records office (the Record Room) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at the Record Room or by written request by mail with buyer and seller names, sale date and property address. Plain copies: $1.00 per page; plats $15.00 per page. Certified copies: Additional $2.00 per document.43

Can I search Jefferson County land records online for free?

Yes. Free search; printing documents requires a LANDMARK WEB user name and password. The official search: landmarkweb.jccal.org2

How much is a birth certificate in Jefferson County?

$15.00 first copy; $6.00 each additional copy ordered at the same time.12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Jefferson County?

Circuit court in the county where granted for divorces before 1950; state certificates from 1950.16

How do I look up who owns a property in Jefferson County?

Use the property search of the Jefferson County Tax Assessor: eringcapture.jccal.org/caportal5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Jefferson County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 25 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. ArchivesProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  3. Recording FAQProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  4. Land RecordsProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  5. County Offices/Appraisal and Assessment RecordsAlabama Department of Revenue
  6. Jefferson County home pageJefferson County, AL
  7. DepartmentsJefferson County, AL
  8. Tenth Judicial Circuit of Jefferson CountyAlabama Administrative Office of Courts
  9. Circuit Clerk Filing FeesAlabama Administrative Office of Courts
  10. Probate Court homeProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  11. Marriage CertificatesProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  12. Vital RecordsJefferson County Department of Health
  13. Recording CostsProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  14. Board of EqualizationJefferson County, AL
  15. Alabama Administrative Office of Courts home pageAlabama Administrative Office of Courts
  16. Divorce CertificatesAlabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics
  17. Court CostsProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  18. Wills and EstatesProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  19. Board of RegistrarsJefferson County, AL
  20. History of CourtProbate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  21. Circuit Clerk, Birmingham DivisionAlabama Administrative Office of Courts
  22. Circuit Clerk, Bessemer DivisionAlabama Administrative Office of Courts
  23. Jefferson County SheriffJefferson County Sheriff's Office
  24. Code of Alabama 1975 § 36-12-44: Duties of public officers; timingAlabama Legislature (ALISON)
  25. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau