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Daleville Municipal Court

Misdemeanor, Traffic Citations and City Ordinance Violations 750 S Daleville Ave Daleville, AL 36322 334-598-2033

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Property records

Dale County Property Tax Information

Property in Dale 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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Dale County Birth Certificates

Dale County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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State records

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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Alabama VoterView

Confirm your Alabama voter registration status, ballot status and address, and find your polling place for upcoming elections, through the Secretary of State's VoterView lookup.

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Vital records

Dale County Death Certificates

Dale County Death Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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Dale County Library

Ozark Dale County Library in Ozark, linked from the City of Ozark site, offering its catalog, library cards, ebooks, local history and genealogy, and Dale County obituaries.

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Dale County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Ozark
Population
49,326
Area
563 sq mi
Founded
1824
Cities and towns
8

Dale County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dale County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Dale County.

Police Departments. In addition to Dale County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Dale County, including the Ozark Police Department, Daleville Police Department, and Level Plains Police Department. Each department is responsible for law enforcement within its respective city limits, handling local crimes, and collaborating with the Sheriff's Office on major investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Dale County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Dale County and operates Dale County Jail. Located at 202 North Andrews Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360, the Sheriff's Office can be contacted through the office’s website. The current sheriff oversees patrol operations, criminal investigations, civil process service, and detention operations throughout Dale County's 561 square miles. Citizens can search for current inmates through Dale County Sheriff's Office website or by calling the detention facility directly during business hours.

Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or the Circuit Clerk's Office, which may involve submitting formal requests or using online portals.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dale County are maintained by Dale County Sheriff's Office and local police departments. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly or through formal written requests.

Jail & Inmate Records. The booking process involves photographing and fingerprinting individuals upon arrest, and inmates can be searched through an online inmate lookup system provided by the Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dale County are taken and retained by Dale County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or third-party databases.

The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also call the jail directly at (334) 774-5402 for information on an inmate's status and charges. Wills legal requirements and other information 100 E Court Square Ozark, AL 36360 334-774-2754

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Dale County, Alabama?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the county sheriff's office or a city police department. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale County, Alabama?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Dale County are kept by the Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale 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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