Official
Criminal history
Alabama Background Check System
Request a copy of your personal criminal history report from the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
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Official Alabama background check sources
Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
Official
Criminal history
Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
Obtain criminal history of yourself or others, correct or eliminate your criminal history.
Open official site Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
Official
Criminal history
Alabama Federal Bureau of Investigation Birmingham Office
The FBI Birmingham Field Office, one of two in Alabama, takes tips on federal crimes and posts wanted fugitives. An Identity History Summary, your own FBI record, comes from FBI CJIS at edo.cjis.gov.
Open official site Alabama Federal Bureau of Investigation Birmingham Office
Official
Court records
Alabama Criminal Trial and Court Records
Obtain on demand access to Alabama criminal trial court records by name or case number.
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Official
Criminal history
Alabama Most Wanted
Search the most wanted fugitives and absconders by the Alabama law enforcement agencies.
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Official
Criminal history
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol, Protective Services, Drivers License and more.
Open official site Alabama Department of Public Safety
Official
Criminal history
Alabama Inmates and Offenders Search
Find the location and release information of individuals incarcerated with the Alabama Dept. of Corrections.
Open official site Alabama Inmates and Offenders Search
Official
State agencies
Professional license verification
Public Records and Information
Open official site Professional license verification
Official
Property records
Property Records
Real estate recorded documents
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Official
State agencies
UCC Searches
Government Records Inquiry System
Open official site UCC Searches
Official
State agencies
Alabama Business And Corporation Search
Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Alabama Secretary of State.
Open official site Alabama Business And Corporation Search
Official
Criminal history
Alabama Bureau of Investigation
Criminal investigations, latent prints, hazardous devices and more.
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More official Alabama record sources
11 more Alabama sources not listed above.
More Alabama sources
- Alabama Attorney GeneralCivil, criminal and appellate courts.
- Alabama Department of Revenue and Property RecordsFree links to property and tax information online instantly.
- Alabama Department of ArchivesStart your search by accessing government records of land records, county and municipal records, and more.
- Alabama Birth, Death and Marriage CertificatesAlabama Department of Public Health Vital records
- Alabama Online Driver Records AccessAlabama Driving History
- Alabama Judgments and LiensSearch for court records
- Alabama Court RecordsAlabama Divorce records and other civil actions
- Alabama Administrative Office of CourtsJust One Look: ON-DEMAND Access To Alabama State Trial Court Records.
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of AlabamaPublic access, self help filing information and local rules
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of AlabamaFiling information, search public opinions and directory
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of AlabamaCourt docket, electronic filing information and local rules
Guide
How to run a background check in Alabama
- Criminal history: statewide repository and registry checks, Alabama Background Check System and Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.
- Court records: case search by name or case number, Alabama Judgments and Liens and Alabama Court Records.
- Vital records: certified birth, death, marriage and divorce copies, Alabama Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates and Alabama Online Driver Records Access.
- Licenses, businesses and property: professional licenses, business filings, deeds and tax rolls, Property Records and UCC Searches.
- Employment, tenant, credit or insurance decisions: use a consumer reporting agency that follows the FCRA. PublicRecordCenter.com is a directory of official sources, not a consumer reporting agency; your rights are on the Background Check Help page.
Record guide
About Alabama background check sources
Useful local context without burying the official record links above.
At a glance
Background Checks in Alabama
- State
- Alabama
- Official sources
- 24
- Criminal history
- 7
- Court records
- 6
- State agencies
- 3
- Links checked
- Sep. 17, 2026
Using these background check sources
Use official government sources whenever you need certified or admissible records. Fees, response times, identity verification, and access rules can vary by agency. For employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance, or other FCRA-covered uses, verify compliance with applicable law and agency rules before relying on any search results.
PublicRecordCenter.com is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Records found through these sources may not be used for employment, tenant, credit or insurance decisions; for those use a compliant screening provider, and know your rights on the Background Check Help page.
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Straight answers
Alabama background check questions
Open only the answer you need.
Where do I start a Alabama background check?
Start with the statewide source listed first on this page, Alabama Background Check System, then use the court, vital records and license offices in the cards for the specific record you need. Every link goes to the agency that keeps the record.
Can I use these Alabama records for hiring or tenant screening?
Not directly. PublicRecordCenter.com is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Employment, tenant, credit and insurance decisions require a compliant screening provider that follows the FCRA and Alabama law.
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