Alabama public records are available in various forms from vital records to property records, with adoption records, criminal records and court records in between.  There are numerous resources available throughout the state of Alabama that will assist you in any type of public records search you may be involved in.  Most public records are filed through county courthouse clerks and are often maintained by bureaus within the state.  Below you will find several resources that will assist you finding free public records as well as pieces of information regarding the state of Alabama as well.

Largest City in Alabama: Birmingham

States Adjacent to Alabama: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi

Website: http://www.alabama.gov

Population: 4,442,558 (2005 American Community Survey - US Census)

Alabama has been known as the "Heart of Dixie."  The state was readmitted into the Union in 1868 following the Civil War, but was originally admitted as the 22nd state to be admitted to the Union.  The state has many industries including manufacturing of heavy materials, mineral extraction, technology, aerospace and steel fabrication and production.

Alabama State Treasury - Search for unclaimed property in the state of Alabama as well as a notice of names who appear to be the owners of abandoned property.

Alabama Dept. of Public Safety Community Information Center - Search for Alabama Sex Offenders as well as missing persons and felony fugitives.

Alabama Dept. of Corrections - Search for inmates in Alabama prisons.

Alabama Public Records Directory - Search AL Public Court Records & Offenders

Alabama Secretary of State Inquiry System - Inquiry that allows public access to Alabama state public records including corporations records, election records, notaries records and UCC records.

Baldwin County Judge of Probate - Search the probate court records by case number, file number, name and activity dates.

Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner - Search the Property Appraisal database by name, address, parcel number and subdivision code.

Baldwin County Judge of Probate - Search for Marriage Licenses in Baldwin County by groom name and bride name as well as application date and file number.

Baldwin County Deeds & Records - Search for deeds and records in Baldwin County through the Judge of Probate court.

Baldwin County UCCs - Search UCCs in Baldwin County by name, filing date and file number.

Calhoun County Sheriff - Search Calhoun County Sex Offenders by city and name.

Colbert County Revenue Commissioner - Search for properties in Colbert County, Alabama.

Escambia County - Search for property appraisals by parcel number, address and name.

Etowah County - Search for properties in Etowah County.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office - Search for inmates in the Jefferson County jail by name.

Jefferson County Sheriff - View photos of of fugitives as well s details of their crimes.

Madison County General Search - Search for public records including vital records, real estate, deeds, liens, judgments and military discharges.

Mobile County Marriage License Information - Search for marriage license information by name and by application date.

Mobile County Public Records Search - Search for deeds, UCCs, incorporations, mortgages dating back to 1984.