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County
Washington County
County seat
Chatom
Population
702
Washington County population
15,565
Local records
Washington County offices
ZIP codes
36518

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If you want to search inmate records or request a background check, the Washington County Detention Center provides resources to help with these inquiries. Accessing public records in Chatom is streamlined by the Alabama Open Records Law, which allows residents to request various records from local government offices. Property records can be accessed through the Washington Revenue Commissioner's Office, while court records are available via the Washington County Circuit Court.

(251) 847-2117 Chatom, Washington County, Alabama residents participate in federal, state, and county elections administered by the Washington County Probate Judge's Office, which is the Washington County election authority. The office is located at 55 Court Street, Suite 200, Chatom, AL 36518, phone (251) 847-2201. Circuit Clerk · Valerie Bailey · Physical Address: 45 Court Street, Chatom, Alabama, 36518-0548 · Mailing Address: PO Box 548, Chatom, Alabama, 36518-0548 · Phone Number: (251) 847-2239 · Circuit Clerk · Carolyn Davis-Posey · Physical Address: PO Box 608, Camden, Alabama, 36726-0608 · Specific candidate information and local ballot measures can be obtained from Chatom City Hall at (251) 847-2517 or the Washington County Probate Office.

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How do I register to vote in Chatom, Alabama?

To register to vote in Chatom, Alabama, residents can register online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Washington 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 Chatom, contact the Washington County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

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

Property records for Chatom, Alabama are maintained by the Washington Revenue Commissioner's Office and the Washington County Probate Judge's Office. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Washington County, including parcels in Chatom. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Washington 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 Washington County Revenue Commissioner handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

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

Birth, death, and marriage records for Chatom, 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 Washington County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Washington 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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