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Etowah County Property Tax Information
The Etowah County Revenue Commissioner values property and collects the property taxes in the county, and the records give the owner, the parcel and the assessed value.
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Etowah County Sheriff Office
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Etowah County Birth Certificates
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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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Etowah County Census Information
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Etowah County Voter Registration and Elections
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Etowah County Marriage Information
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- Etowah County Business InformationSearch for information for county businesses.
- Etowah County Probate CourtWills legal requirements and other information
- Etowah County SchoolsInformation for students and teachers.
- Gadsden Municipal CourtMisdemeanor, Traffic Citations and City Ordinance Violations
- Etowah County LibraryGet information held in libraries.
- Etowah County Chamber of CommerceBusiness information and directory.
- Etowah County MapsFind maps and roads of Etowah County.
- Etowah County District AttorneyInformation of wanted persons and citizen resources. 801 Forrest Ave #101 Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 549-5362
- Etowah County AirportLocal airport information.
- Etowah County CourtCriminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings 801 Forrest Avenue Suite 202 Gadsden, AL 35901 256-549-2150
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Etowah County at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County seat
- Gadsden
- Population
- 103,436
- Area
- 549 sq mi
- Founded
- 1866
- Cities and towns
- 7
Etowah County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Etowah County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Etowah County's unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Etowah County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Etowah County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities like Gadsden, Attalla, and Rainbow City. The Attalla Police Department and Rainbow City Police Department serve their respective communities, coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes that cross jurisdictions.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Etowah County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Jonathon Horton, is the primary law enforcement agency serving unincorporated areas of Etowah County and operates Etowah County detention facility. The official website is www.etowahcountysheriff.com, where residents can access various law enforcement services and information.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Etowah County are maintained by Etowah County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Alabama Open Records Act.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Etowah County are taken by Etowah County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
The Detention Center is located at 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901. You can also call the facility at (256) 546-2825 for more information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Etowah County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Etowah County Sheriff or a city police department in Etowah County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Etowah 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 Etowah 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 Etowah 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 Etowah County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Etowah County are kept by the Etowah 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 Etowah 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 Etowah 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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