Blount County, Alabama Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Blount County, Alabama, can be obtained from the Blount County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide these images through their official website or upon request at their office located at 225 Industrial Park Road, Oneonta, AL 35121. It's advisable to check their online portal for any available resources or contact them directly for assistance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Blount County, Alabama, you need to contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The ALEA provides background checks through their Criminal Records Identification Unit. Locally, you can also visit the Blount County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any necessary forms.

You can look up sex offenders in Blount County, Alabama, by accessing the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, address, or view a map of registered offenders in Blount County.

Voter registration in Blount County is handled by the Blount County Board of Registrars, located at 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121, phone (205) 274-2190. You can register online at AlabamaVotes.gov, by mail, or in person at the Registrars office or any Alabama driver's license office. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election. Absentee ballot applications for qualified voters are available through the Probate Office or online at the Alabama Secretary of State's website, and must be submitted according to statutory deadlines.

Property records in Blount County are maintained by the Blount County Probate Office at 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121, phone (205) 274-2190, which records deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Property tax information and assessment records are available through the Blount Revenue Commissioner at the same address, phone (205) 274-2101. The county may offer online property searches through its website or GIS system, though some records require in-person visits or written requests. Certified copies are available for statutory fees, typically $1.00 per page plus certification charges.

Birth and death certificates can be requested from the Alabama Department of Public Health in Montgomery or through the Blount County Health Department at 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121, phone (205) 274-2153. The cost is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $6.00 for additional copies of the same record. Processing time ranges from immediate for in-person requests to 2-4 weeks for mail orders. You must provide valid photo ID and prove you have a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by Alabama Code § 22-9A-1, and online ordering is available through VitalChek with additional fees.

Business name registrations (DBAs) are filed with the Blount County Probate Office at 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121, phone (205) 274-2190, and are available for public inspection. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Alabama Secretary of State's online Business Entity Database at sos.alabama.gov, which is free and provides formation dates, registered agents, and status information. Local business licenses within city limits are issued by individual municipal governments such as Oneonta or Cleveland. The Blount County Chamber of Commerce at blountcountychamber.org can also provide information about local businesses and licensing requirements.