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The city elects a mayor and five council members from designated districts, typically on non-partisan ballots in August municipal elections held every four years - most recently 2024, next scheduled for 2028. Information on local candidates and municipal issues can be obtained from Fort Payne City Hall at (256) 845-0833 or www.fortpayneallabama.us. Fort Payne voters are served by the De Kalb County Board of Registrars and the De Kalb County Absentee Election Manager, located at the De Kalb County Courthouse Annex, 111 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 5, Fort Payne, AL 35968, phone (256) 845-8535.
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Property records for Fort Payne, Alabama are maintained by the De Kalb Revenue Commissioner's Office and the De Kalb County Probate Judge's Office. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within De Kalb County, including parcels in Fort Payne. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The De Kalb County Probate Judge's Office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Alabama counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The De Kalb County Revenue Commissioner handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Fort Payne, Alabama residents are available through both county and state offices. The Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, located in Montgomery, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Alabama. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the De Kalb County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for De Kalb County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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