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Fort Payne Municipal Court

Fort Payne Municipal Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records it keeps for DeKalb County, Alabama.

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Police & jail

DeKalb County Sheriff

DeKalb County Sheriff, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.

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Vital records

DeKalb County Birth Certificates

DeKalb 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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Property records

DeKalb County Property Tax Information

Property in DeKalb 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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Vital records

DeKalb County Death Certificates

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

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DeKalb County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Fort Payne
Population
71,608
Area
778 sq mi
Founded
1836
Cities and towns
14

DeKalb County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of DeKalb County.

Police Departments. In addition to DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within DeKalb County, including the Fort Payne Police Department, Rainsville Police Department, and Collinsville Police Department. They coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response throughout DeKalb County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 206 Grand Avenue SW in Fort Payne, Alabama 35967, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of DeKalb County. DeKalb County Detention Center, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving short-term sentences. Inmate lookup services are available by calling the detention center directly at or through the Sheriff's Office website. Arrest records in DeKalb County are public records under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, the Alabama Public Records Law, which provides that all citizens have the right to inspect and copy public records during regular business hours.

Criminal Records. For an authoritative source, see DeKalb County Court Records | .

Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

The jail provides an inmate lookup process through their official website where you can find information about current detainees. Alternatively, you can call the jail directly at (256) 845-8565 for assistance with inmate inquiries. Vital records for DeKalb County residents are available through both county and state offices. Birth and death certificates occurring in DeKalb County can be requested from DeKalb County Department of Health at 110 Bryant Street NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967 (256-845-5675), though the office primarily provides informational copies for genealogical purposes. 111 Grand Avenue NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 • Phone: (256-845-8529 Certified copies suitable for legal purposes are issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103-5625 (334-206-5418).

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in DeKalb County. Ask that agency for its record.

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

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