How to Search Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Records (Start Here)
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Criminal & Court Records
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
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Tuscaloosa County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Tuscaloosa County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Alabama has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County records available online? ▼
Tuscaloosa County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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