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Lee County, Alabama public records

In Lee County, deeds are recorded by the Lee County Probate Judge's Office - Recording; property values come from the Lee County Revenue Commissioner; court files are split between the Lee County Circuit Clerk and the Lee County Probate Court.

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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 Lee 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 recordsLee County Probate Judge's Office - Recording3—$1.00 per page2
Property values and ownersLee County Revenue Commissioner4Property search4—
Property tax billsLee County Revenue Commissioner5Tax bill search6—
Court casesLee County Circuit Clerk7
Lee County Probate Court8		Circuit Court, 37th Judicial Circuit9
District Court of Lee County9		Fees: copies: 1-20 pages $25.00; additional pages $0.50 per page; each certification $5.00; allow at least 7 working days10
Marriage recordsLee County Probate Court8—State fee: $15.00 search fee incl. one certified copy (or certificate of failure to find); $6.00 each additional copy same order; $15.00 expedite11
Divorce recordsLee County Circuit Clerk - Domestic Relations division12—$25.00 for a certified decree; by mail with request, money order and self-addressed stamped envelope, or in person with money order or cash (correct change only)12
Birth certificatesLee County Health Department14—$15.00 search fee incl. one certified copy; $6.00 each additional copy same order; $15.00 expedite; fees non-refundable13
Death certificatesLee County Health Department14——
Probate and willsLee County Probate Court8——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Lee County are recorded by the Lee County Probate Judge's Office - Recording.3

Copy fee
$1.00 per page2
Certified copy fee
$3.00 per document additional2
Recording fee
Index fee $5.00 plus $3.00 per page; basic one-page document $8.00; additional names $1.00 per name2
How to order
Written request with fees by mail (book and page plus recording date speed the order), or in person3

How deeds work in Alabama

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Lee County Revenue Commissioner (appraisal and assessing) sets property values4; the Lee County Revenue Commissioner (property tax collections) bills and collects the tax5.

Appealing a value
Written protest to the Board of Equalization, postmarked within 30 days of the date on the Notice of Valuation; further appeal to Circuit Court within 30 days after the Board's final notice; to preserve that right, taxes must be paid by December 31 or a bond filed in double the taxes due15

How property tax works in Alabama

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court, 37th Judicial CircuitCivil actions over $20,000 (exclusive), concurrent with District Court over $6,000; divorces in the Domestic Relations division7Lee County Circuit Clerk (37th Judicial Circuit; circuit and district courts)pa.alacourt.com/default.aspx Statewide trial-court case access via Alacourt 'Just One Look', linked from the AOC home page alacourt.gov; on-demand access one case at a time9
District Court of Lee CountySmall claims up to $6,000; district civil $6,001-$20,00016Lee County Circuit Clerk (civil divisions; same office)pa.alacourt.com/default.aspx Statewide trial-court case access via Alacourt 'Just One Look', linked from the AOC home page alacourt.gov; on-demand access one case at a time9
Lee County Probate CourtCounty Probate Court (Judge of Probate) has original jurisdiction over wills, estates, guardianships, name changes17Lee County Probate Court (Probate Judge)—
Official site
lee.alacourt.gov18
Fees: copies
1-20 pages $25.00; additional pages $0.50 per page; each certification $5.00; allow at least 7 working days10
Fees: search
Search of paper records, history check, closed cases or archived records $25.00; applies even if nothing is found10
Fees: payment
No credit card or personal checks10
Fees: filing
Civil fee sheet effective August 1, 2015, e.g. Circuit Civil ($50,001 & up) $449.00; Domestic Relations initial filing $297.0016

Criminal records and background checks

State repository
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is the state criminal history repository19
County copies
Circuit Clerk supplies Lee County records only10
Expungement
Filing fee $50018
Sheriff records request
Open Records Act requests to the Sheriff are made in person at 1900 Frederick Road with the request form; $1.00 first page, 50 cents each additional; $25.00 research fee over one hour; digital copies $5.00 up to 5 MB; cash or check only; e-mailed requests are not answered20

How Alabama courts keep their files

Marriage records

County Judge of Probate (original record); copy to state Center for Health Statistics (statewide certificates from August 1936)11

How it works
Since August 29, 2019 Alabama has no marriage licenses: couples complete a marriage certificate form (notarized affidavits) and record it with the Judge of Probate within 30 days21
State fee
$15.00 search fee incl. one certified copy (or certificate of failure to find); $6.00 each additional copy same order; $15.00 expedite11

Alabama marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Full case file: Circuit Clerk in the county of divorce. Divorce certificates: state Center for Health Statistics (from 1950); pre-1950 only at the circuit court22

Which court
Circuit court grants divorces23
Copy fee
$25.00 for a certified decree; by mail with request, money order and self-addressed stamped envelope, or in person with money order or cash (correct change only)12

Alabama divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

ADPH Center for Health Statistics; issued at any county health department through the ViSION system24

Who may order
Restricted for 125 years: the registrant; mother, father or legal guardian; spouse; son or daughter; sister or brother; legal representative of an authorized person13
Fee
$15.00 search fee incl. one certified copy; $6.00 each additional copy same order; $15.00 expedite; fees non-refundable13

Ordering an Alabama birth certificate

Death certificates

ADPH Center for Health Statistics; any county health department25

Ordering an Alabama death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Lee County Probate Court (Probate Judge).8

Which court
County Probate Court (Judge of Probate) has original jurisdiction over wills, estates, guardianships, name changes17

Business names (DBA)

Companies and LLCs
Corporations, LLCs, LPs etc. are filed with the Secretary of State; online Business Entity search (by entity name, entity number, officer/agent/incorporator) linked from the SOS Business Entity Records page26
County note
LLC business is handled by the Secretary of State, not the Probate Office2

Voter records

Kept by the Lee County Probate Judge (chief elections official).8

Public or restricted
Voter lists are available to any applicant who pays the fee; SSN, driver license numbers, email, phone and protected voters' data are confidential27
Contact
Voter Registration Office (334) 737-363528

Historical records

State archives
Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH); the Secretary of State refers some older corporation records there26

Good to know about Lee County records

  • The Probate Judge also chairs the County Commission and is the county's chief elections official8
  • Probate Judge's Office has satellite offices in Auburn and Smiths Station8

Office addresses, phones and hours

Lee County Probate Judge's Office - Recording

Address
Lee County Courthouse, 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801; satellite offices: 1266 Mall Parkway, Auburn, AL 36830; 2336 Lee Road 430, Smiths Station, AL 368778
Mail
PO Box 2266, Opelika, AL 36803-08118
Phone
(334) 737-3670; Auburn (334) 737-7297; Smiths Station (334) 448-32998
Hours
Courthouse and Auburn 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Smiths Station 9:00 am - 4:30 pm8

Lee County Probate Court (Probate Judge)

Address
Lee County Courthouse, 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 368018
Mail
PO Box 2266, Opelika, AL 36803-08118

Lee County Revenue Commissioner (appraisal and assessing)

Address
Lee County Courthouse, 215 S. Ninth St., Opelika, AL 368014
Mail
P.O. Box 999, Opelika, AL 36803-099929
Phone
Appraisal (334) 737-3640; Revenue Commission Opelika (334) 737-3655, Auburn (334) 737-7298, Smiths Station (334) 664-029628
Hours
Opelika and Auburn 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM (Central Time); Smiths Station 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM (Eastern Time); Monday thru Friday29

Lee County Revenue Commissioner (property tax collections)

Address
Lee County Courthouse, 215 S. Ninth St., Opelika, AL 368014
Mail
P.O. Box 999, Opelika, AL 36803-099929
Phone
Opelika (334) 737-3655 ext 4940; Auburn (334) 737-7298; Smiths Station (334) 664-02965
Hours
Opelika and Auburn 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM (Central Time); Smiths Station 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM (Eastern Time); Monday thru Friday29

Lee County Circuit Clerk (37th Judicial Circuit; circuit and district courts)

Address
T.K. Davis Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Dr, Opelika, AL 3680118
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm18

Lee County Circuit Clerk (civil divisions; same office)

Address
T.K. Davis Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Dr, Opelika, AL 3680118
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm18

Lee County Circuit Clerk - Domestic Relations division

Mail
Lee County Circuit Clerk, 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 3680112

Lee County Sheriff's Office

Address
1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 3680130
Mail
PO Box 688, Opelika, AL 36803-068830
Phone
(334) 749-5651 (non-emergency and main office)30
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM30

Lee County Health Department

Address
1801 Corporate Drive, Opelika, AL 3680114

Lee County Probate Judge (chief elections official)

Phone
Voter Registration (334) 737-3635; Absentee Election Office (334) 737-349028

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Commission Office, 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801; (334) 737-366028
Court records
Circuit Clerk's online Records Request form is for media requests only; others use the Request for Copies form18

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Lee County Probate Judge's Office - Recording keeps deed records. To order copies: Written request with fees by mail (book and page plus recording date speed the order), or in person. Plain copies: $1.00 per page. Certified copies: $3.00 per document additional.32

How much is a birth certificate in Lee County?

$15.00 search fee incl. one certified copy; $6.00 each additional copy same order; $15.00 expedite; fees non-refundable.13

Where do I get a divorce decree in Lee County?

Full case file: Circuit Clerk in the county of divorce. Divorce certificates: state Center for Health Statistics (from 1950); pre-1950 only at the circuit court.22

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

Use the property search of the Lee County Revenue Commissioner (appraisal and assessing): altags.com/lee_license/default.aspx4

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 Lee County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Alabama with a full guide: Baldwin County, Calhoun County, Cullman County, Elmore County, Etowah County, Houston County, Jefferson County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Madison County, Marshall County, Mobile County, Shelby County, St. Clair County, Tuscaloosa County. Every county in the state: Alabama county list. Looking for another Lee County? Lee County, Florida.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Lee County, ALLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  3. Lee County, ALLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  4. County Offices/Appraisal and Assessment RecordsAlabama Department of Revenuechecked November 4, 2026
  5. Contact Us | Lee County Revenue CommissionLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  6. Online | Lee County Revenue CommissionLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  7. Lee County - Thirty-Seventh Circuit Court of AlabamaLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  8. Lee County, ALLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  9. Alabama Administrative Office of Courts home pageAlabama Administrative Office of Courtschecked November 4, 2026
  10. REQUEST FOR COPIES AND/OR SEARCHES OF COURTLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  11. Marriage CertificatesAlabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  12. Lee County - Thirty-Seventh Circuit Court of AlabamaLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  13. Birth CertificatesAlabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  14. Locations (county health departments)Alabama Department of Public Healthchecked November 4, 2026
  15. Board of Equalization | Lee County Revenue CommissionLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  16. Lee County - Thirty-Seventh Circuit Court of AlabamaLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  17. Code of Alabama 1975 § 12-13-1: Probate court jurisdictionAlabama Legislature (ALISON)checked November 4, 2026
  18. Lee County - Thirty-Seventh Circuit Court of AlabamaLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  19. Alabama Background Check (ABC) SystemAlabama Law Enforcement Agency (portal run by Alabama Interactive, linked from alea.gov)checked November 4, 2026
  20. Records Request - Lee County Sheriff's OfficeLee County Sheriff's Officechecked November 6, 2026
  21. Code of Alabama 1975 § 30-1-9.1: Requirements for marriage (Act 2019-340)Alabama Legislature (ALISON)checked November 4, 2026
  22. Divorce CertificatesAlabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  23. Code of Alabama 1975 § 30-2-1: Grounds for divorce; circuit courtAlabama Legislature (ALISON)checked November 4, 2026
  24. Vital RecordsAlabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  25. Death CertificatesAlabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  26. Business Entity RecordsAlabama Secretary of Statechecked November 4, 2026
  27. Code of Alabama 1975 § 17-4-38: Dissemination of voter registration informationAlabama Legislature (ALISON)checked November 4, 2026
  28. Lee County, ALLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  29. Contact - Lee County Revenue CommissionLee County Revenue Commissionerchecked November 6, 2026
  30. Contact Us - Lee County Sheriff's OfficeLee County Sheriff's Officechecked November 6, 2026
  31. Lee County Sheriff's Office (home; redirect from leecountysheriff.org) and CISA.gov registry rowsLee County Sheriff's Office / CISAchecked November 6, 2026
  32. Public Records RequestsLee County, Alabamachecked November 4, 2026
  33. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026