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Chilton County Court
Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings 500 2nd Street Chilton, AL 35045 205-755-1558
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Chilton County Property Tax Information
Property in Chilton County is valued by the county tax assessor and the taxes are billed and collected by the county tax collector, whose records give the owner, the parcel and the assessed value.
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Chilton County Sheriff
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Chilton County Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
Birth, death and marriage records and information.
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Chilton County and Departments
Index of Chilton County's services and information.
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Alabama Center for Health Statistics
The Alabama Center for Health Statistics publishes birth, death, marriage and divorce statistics and a query system for resident births and deaths, and issues certified Alabama vital records.
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Chilton County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
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Chilton County Voter Registration and Elections
Voter registration and election information from Chilton County Voter Registration and Elections, the office that keeps the county voter roll.
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Chilton County Business Information
Chilton County Probate Office in Clanton, Alabama, which issues business licenses and keeps real estate, probate, UCC and lien records, with public record terminals in its vault room.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History.
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Chilton County Library
The Chilton County public library gives readers its catalogue, its online databases and the local history and genealogy collections it holds for the county.
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Chilton County at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County seat
- Clanton
- Population
- 45,014
- Area
- 701 sq mi
- Founded
- 1868
- Cities and towns
- 6
Chilton County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Chilton County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Chilton County.
Police Departments. Chilton County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Chilton County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Clanton Police Department, Jemison Police Department, and Thorsby Police Department. Each city department is responsible for maintaining law and order within its jurisdiction, while the Sheriff's Office handles the broader unincorporated areas.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Chilton County Sheriff's Office, located at 300 Second Avenue South in Clanton, Alabama, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Chilton County and operates Chilton County Jail. Alabama law enforcement agencies are governed by the Alabama Open Records Law (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40), which establishes public access to arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports, though certain ongoing investigation materials may be exempt.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Chilton County are maintained by Chilton County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, following the procedures outlined in the Alabama Open Records Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and attorneys to find information about detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Chilton County are taken and retained by Chilton County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photographs are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Chilton County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Chilton County Sheriff or a city police department in Chilton County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Chilton County, Alabama?
The Alabama criminal history record comes from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Criminal Records Identification Unit. Fingerprint based request: send the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information with fingerprints and a copy of your photo ID, in person at 301 S. Ripley Street, Montgomery, or by mail to PO Box 1511, Montgomery, AL 36102-1511. Fee: $25 by money order or cashier's check; each additional copy is $5.
How can I look up sex offenders in Chilton County, Alabama?
Search the Alabama Sex Offender Registry (ALEA Community Notification), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Chilton County, Alabama?
Register with the county Board of Registrars or through the Alabama Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Registration is closed during the 14 days before an election and on election day.
How do I look up property records in Chilton County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Chilton County are kept by the Chilton County Judge of Probate. Property values are set by the county Tax Assessor, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices, and tax bills come from the county Tax Collector, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Chilton County, Alabama?
Certified birth and death certificates for Alabama come from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics. Any county health department in Alabama issues certified copies of Alabama vital records, most while you wait. By mail to Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625, in person at any county health department, or online and by phone through VitalChek at 1-888-279-9888. Fee: $15 for a search, which includes one certified copy; additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6 each.
How do I find business license records in Chilton County, Alabama?
Business entity filings are searched with the Alabama Secretary of State. State and county business privilege licenses are issued by the county Probate Judge or License Commissioner where the business is located, and cities set their own licenses.
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