Madison County, Alabama Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Madison County, Alabama, can be obtained through the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where recent booking photos are available for public access. Visit their official website and navigate to the 'Inmate Roster' section to view mugshots of individuals currently in custody.

To obtain a criminal background check in Madison County, Alabama, you should contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). ALEA provides background checks through their Criminal Records Identification Unit. Locally, you can visit the Madison County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process, which may involve submitting fingerprints and paying a fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Madison County, Alabama, by accessing the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. The registry is managed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find registered sex offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Madison County through the Alabama Secretary of State's online portal at alabamavotes.gov, in person at the Madison County Probate Office at 100 Northside Square, Suite 130, Huntsville, AL 35801, or by mailing a completed voter registration form. Alabama requires registration at least 15 days before an election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Alabama resident, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified by a felony conviction. Absentee ballots can be requested from the county Absentee Election Manager for qualifying reasons including age 65+, absence from the county, illness, work requirements, or military service.

Property records in Madison County can be searched online through the Madison County Probate Office land records database and the Revenue Commissioner's property tax system. The Probate Office at 100 Northside Square, Suite 130, Huntsville, maintains recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps, accessible through their online search system by name, date, or document number. The Revenue Commissioner's office provides online access to property tax records, assessed values, and payment history. The county also offers a GIS property mapping system that displays parcel boundaries, ownership information, and assessment data free of charge.

Certified copies of birth and death certificates can be obtained through the Madison County Probate Office at 100 Northside Square, Suite 130, Huntsville, AL 35801, phone (256) 532-3330, or through the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics. Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies; death certificates are the same price. Processing takes 2-4 weeks by mail or same-day for in-person requests if available. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct relationship or legal interest under Alabama Code § 22-9A-1. Online expedited ordering is available through VitalChek at a higher cost.

Business entity records for corporations and LLCs registered in Alabama can be searched free at the Alabama Secretary of State's website at sos.alabama.gov/business-entities. Trade names and DBAs filed in Madison County are recorded with the Madison County Probate Office at 100 Northside Square, Suite 130, phone (256) 532-3330. Business privilege licenses for operations within Huntsville city limits are issued by the City of Huntsville Revenue Department at 308 Fountain Circle. For unincorporated areas and other municipalities, contact the respective city revenue offices or the Madison County License Commissioner for specific licensing requirements.