Daleville, Alabama Public Records

These agencies work together to ensure comprehensive coverage and effective response to criminal activities across Dale County, coordinating efforts for large-scale incidents and community safety initiatives.

The Circuit Court (phone: 334-774-2754) handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $10,000, domestic relations including divorces, probate matters, and appeals from district court. The District Court (phone: 334-774-8342) handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases under $10,000, preliminary hearings for felonies, small claims disputes, traffic violations, and evictions. Alabama offers online court record access through Alacourt.com, the state's official court records portal, which provides searchable access to criminal, civil, and traffic case information from courts statewide including Dale County courts. Users can search by name, case number, or filing date, though certain sealed or juvenile records are restricted. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained from the respective court clerk's office; fees typically include $1.00 per page for copies and an additional $1.00 for certification. The Probate Court, also located at the courthouse (phone: 334-774-2754), handles estates, guardianships, mental health commitments, and marriage licenses.

The Revenue Commissioner's website offers a free online property search tool where users can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address to view current assessed values, property characteristics, tax payment history, and parcel maps. Information available includes land and improvement values, exemptions, acreage, and tax amounts. The Dale County Probate Office, at the same courthouse address (phone: 334-774-2754, website: https://www.dalecountyprobate.com), serves as the county's recorder of deeds and maintains official records of property transfers, mortgages, deeds, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property. These land records can be searched online through the Probate Office website, with images of recorded documents available for viewing and printing. While viewing records online is free, certified copies require in-person or mail requests with fees of $1.00 per page plus $1.00 for certification. The county also provides a GIS mapping system accessible through the Revenue Commissioner's website, offering interactive parcel maps, aerial imagery, and property boundary information. Property searches can be conducted by street address, owner name, or parcel identification number, making it easy for Daleville residents to research property ownership, sales history, and encumbrances.

Highway 231 and State Route 85, including restaurants, hotels, automotive services, and shopping centers catering to military families. Major employers in the area include the Dale County Board of Education, which operates Daleville City Schools and county schools, Flowers Hospital in nearby Dothan, retail chains, and local businesses. The city benefits from steady military-related employment and housing demand, with many service members choosing to live in Daleville due to its convenient access to the installation. The median household income in Daleville is approximately $46,000, reflecting the mix of military pay grades and civilian employment. Recent economic development has focused on commercial growth along the Highway 231 corridor and improvements to city infrastructure to support the military community. While agriculture remains important in rural Dale County, Daleville's economy is distinctly service-oriented and military-dependent. The city's economic stability is closely tied to federal defense spending and the continued operation of Fort Novosel as a premier Army aviation training facility.

The Daleville Police Department, located at 108 North Daleville Avenue, Daleville, AL 36322 (phone: 334-598-2222), provides law enforcement services within the city limits. The department maintains records of incidents, accidents, arrests, and police reports that can be requested in person at the department during business hours. Requests for copies of police reports typically require a valid photo ID and may involve a nominal copying fee. While the department does not maintain a comprehensive online records portal, basic information requests can be made by phone or in person. For incidents occurring outside city limits, the Dale County Sheriff's Office serves unincorporated areas of the county. The Dale County Sheriff's Office is located at 202 West Goodson Street, Ozark, AL 36360 (phone: 334-774-2335, website: https://www.dalecountysheriff.com). The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over county areas and operates the Dale County Jail. Arrest and jail booking records can be searched through the Dale County Sheriff's Office inmate roster, which is available online and provides information on current detainees including names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. Under the Alabama Public Records Law (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40 and § 36-12-41), citizens have the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records including arrest records, incident reports, and jail logs, subject to specific exemptions for active investigations and certain sensitive information. Written requests for law enforcement records should specify the date, type of incident, and parties involved when possible to expedite processing.

Birth records are available from 1908 forward, and death records from 1908 forward. Only immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals with a direct and tangible interest can obtain certified copies; valid government-issued photo ID is required. Informational (non-certified) copies may be available for genealogical research for older records. Marriage licenses are issued by the Dale County Probate Office at the Dale County Courthouse, 200 West Goodson Street, Ozark, AL 36360 (phone: 334-774-2754). As of January 1, 2019, Alabama replaced traditional marriage licenses with a new recording system; couples now submit a marriage certificate form signed by both parties along with a $74.00 recording fee, with no ceremony or witnesses required. Marriage records are public and maintained by the Probate Office with historical records dating back to the county's formation. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the same courthouse address; certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained for $1.00 per page plus $1.00 certification fee. Alabama law restricts access to some vital records based on the requester's relationship to the record subject and purpose.

Dale County also requires business licenses for certain activities; information is available through the Dale County Revenue Commissioner's Office at 200 West Goodson Street, Ozark, AL 36360 (phone: 334-774-2372). Fictitious business name (DBA) registrations in Alabama are filed with the Probate Court in the county where the business operates; for Daleville businesses, this is the Dale County Probate Office at the courthouse in Ozark (phone: 334-774-2754). DBA filings cost approximately $10.00 and must be published in a local newspaper. For state-level business entity searches, the Alabama Secretary of State maintains the official corporation and LLC database accessible online at https://arc-sos.state.al.us/cgi/corpname.mbr. This free searchable database allows users to look up business entities by name, verify active status, view registered agents, obtain certificates of existence, and access formation documents. The Secretary of State also handles business entity formations, amendments, and annual report filings. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are also filed with the Alabama Secretary of State's UCC Division and can be searched online. For commercial property tax information and assessments, business owners can search the Dale County Revenue Commissioner's online property database using the business address or parcel number to view assessed values and tax obligations for commercial real estate.

Daleville voters are served by the Dale County Probate Office, which administers elections for the county. The office is located at 200 West Goodson Street, Ozark, AL 36360 (phone: 334-774-2754, website: https://www.dalecountyprobate.com). Alabama residents can register to vote online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website at https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration/voterRegistration.action. The voter registration deadline is 15 days before any election. To register, Alabama residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, residents of Alabama and the county, and not disqualified by a felony conviction or mental incapacity. Valid Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID number is required for online registration. Daleville holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions; these are typically held in August of election years on a four-year cycle, with the next municipal elections scheduled for 2024. Voters can find information about local candidates, sample ballots, and city issues through Daleville City Hall (334-598-4525). Daleville residents can locate their assigned polling place by using the Alabama Secretary of State's My Voter Information page at https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView, which requires entering name and date of birth. In Alabama, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection and copying through the county Probate Office, though commercial use is restricted. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Alabama Ethics Commission and searchable online at https://ethics.alabama.gov. Candidate qualifying information and precinct-level election results are maintained by the Dale County Probate Office and posted on the county website after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Dale County reported approximately 65% voter turnout with strong support for Republican candidates, consistent with the county's conservative voting patterns. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Daleville and Dale County voters will decide several important races: Alabama will hold elections for Governor (current term expires 2027), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide constitutional offices; U.S. House District 2, which includes Dale County; all 35 Alabama State Senate seats; all 105 Alabama House seats including District 93 which covers Daleville; Dale County Commission positions; county constitutional offices including Sheriff, Revenue Commissioner, and Probate Judge; and potentially Daleville city offices if municipal elections coincide. Alabama voters can request absentee ballots through the Alabama Secretary of State's online absentee ballot application portal or by submitting a written application to the Dale County Absentee Election Manager at least seven days before the election (five days for medical emergency or military). Absentee voting is available for voters who will be out of the county on Election Day, physically incapacitated, working a required shift, election workers, appointed poll watchers, and others specified by Alabama law. Absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.