Calhoun County, Alabama Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Calhoun County, Alabama, can be obtained from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view recent arrests and associated mugshots. For more detailed information, you can visit their office at 400 West 8th Street, Anniston, AL 36201 or call (256) 236-6600.

To obtain a criminal background check in Calhoun County, Alabama, you can contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). ALEA provides statewide background checks and requires you to submit a request form along with the appropriate fee. Locally, you can also visit the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Calhoun County, Alabama, by accessing the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. This online database is maintained by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and allows you to search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry provides detailed information about each offender, including their photo and offense details.

To register to vote in Calhoun County, you can complete the process online at alabamavotes.gov, in person at the Calhoun County Board of Registrars at 1702 Noble Street, Anniston, or by mailing a completed voter registration form. The registration deadline in Alabama is 15 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, an Alabama resident, and at least 18 years old by election day. Absentee ballot applications are available through the county Absentee Election Manager at (256) 241-2570.

Property records in Calhoun County are maintained by the Calhoun County Judge of Probate at 1702 Noble Street, Suite 130, Anniston, phone (256) 241-2800, where you can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Property tax information and assessed values are available through the Calhoun County Revenue Commissioner at (256) 241-2600. While some property information may be available online through county systems, searches often require contacting these offices directly or visiting in person. Certified copies are available for statutory fees of approximately $1.00 per page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Calhoun County can be obtained through the Calhoun County Health Department at 1013 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, phone (256) 237-1891, or the Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery. The cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies ordered at the same time. You must provide valid photo identification and prove you are an eligible applicant (person on certificate, parent, legal guardian, or legal representative) under Alabama Code § 22-9A-1. Processing takes 2-4 weeks by mail or same-day if requesting in person when records are immediately available.

Business records in Calhoun County can be searched at multiple levels. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Calhoun County Judge of Probate at (256) 241-2800 and can be searched in person at 1702 Noble Street, Anniston. Formal business entities (corporations, LLCs) are registered with the Alabama Secretary of State and searchable free online at Athens.state.al.us/cgi/corpname.mbr/input. Municipal business licenses are issued by individual city governments in Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, and Piedmont. Contact the respective city clerk's office for local licensing information.