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County
Lee County
County seat
Opelika
Population
105,386
Lee County population
174,241
Local records
City of Auburn
ZIP codes
36849, 36832, 36830, 36831

About Auburn public records

Law enforcement in Auburn is primarily managed by the Auburn Police Department, which is key to maintaining safety and order in the city. Residents seeking public records in Auburn can benefit from the Alabama Open Records Law, which ensures access to various documents. Property records are available through the Lee Revenue Commissioner's office, while court records can be accessed through the Lee County Circuit Court, with options for online searches for convenience.

Municipal elections take place in August with an October runoff if no candidate secures a majority. Information about municipal candidates, ballot measures, and election dates is available through the Auburn City Clerk's office at 334-501-3020 or the Lee County election office. Auburn voters are served by the Lee County Board of Registrars and the Lee County Absentee Election Manager, both located at the Lee County Courthouse Annex, 215 South 9th Street, Suite 200, Opelika, AL 36801 (phone: 334-737-3606, website: leecountyelection.com). Auburn municipal races are not scheduled for 2026 following the August 2024 city elections. Alabama offers absentee voting for any registered voter who requests an absentee ballot; applications are available through the Lee County Absentee Election Manager (phone: 334-737-3664) or online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website.

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How do I register to vote in Auburn, Alabama?

To register to vote in Auburn, Alabama, residents can register online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Lee County elections office. Alabama requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Alabama Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Auburn, contact the Lee County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Auburn, Alabama?

Property records for Auburn, Alabama are maintained by the Lee Revenue Commissioner's Office and the Lee County Probate Judge's Office. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Lee County, including parcels in Auburn. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Lee County Probate Judge's Office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Alabama counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Lee County Revenue Commissioner handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Auburn, Alabama?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Auburn, Alabama residents are available through both county and state offices. The Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, located in Montgomery, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Alabama. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Lee County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Lee County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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