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Hamilton Municipal Court
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Marion County Recorded Documents
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Marion County Sheriff
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.
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Marion County Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
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Marion County Schools
Marion County Schools publishes its school board agendas and minutes, its budget, its policies and its calendar, and the district office answers requests for student records.
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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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Marion County Census Information
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Marion County Property Tax Information
The Marion County parcel lookup gives the owner, the legal description, the assessed value and the property taxes charged on each parcel in the county.
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Marion County Library
The Marion County public library gives readers its catalogue, its online databases and the local history and genealogy collections it holds for the county.
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Division
Renew an Alabama driver license or ID online, check document requirements and fees, and find driver license office locations and contacts through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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Alabama VoterView
Confirm your Alabama voter registration status, ballot status and address, and find your polling place for upcoming elections, through the Secretary of State's VoterView lookup.
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Marion County Probate Office, Registrations and Licensing
Marion County Probate Office licensing page: the Judge of Probate issues business licenses, driver's licenses, boat registrations and hunting and fishing licenses for Marion County, Alabama.
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- Search for Marion County recordsAlabama Department of Archives and History.
- Marion County MapsFind maps and roads of Marion County.
- Marion County District AttorneyInformation of wanted persons and citizen resources.
- Marion County Licenses and Tags InformationRenewal of tag or title for an automobile, boat and more.
- Marion County CourtCriminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings. 132 Military Street South Hamilton, AL 35570 205-921-7451
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Marion County at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County seat
- Hamilton
- Population
- 29,341
- Area
- 744 sq mi
- Founded
- 1818
- Cities and towns
- 6
Marion County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Marion County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Marion County.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Marion County is provided by Marion County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments. They coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Marion County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Marion County Sheriff's Office, located at 1 Courthouse Square in Hamilton, Alabama 35570, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Marion County. Inmate lookup services are available by contacting the jail directly at or by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours. Arrest records and booking information in Marion County are considered public records under the Alabama Public Records Law, specifically Alabama Code § 36-12-40, which establishes the right of citizens to inspect and copy public writings.
Criminal Records. For an authoritative source, see Search Records | Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller .
Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.
• Phone: (334) 683-6534 Wills legal requirements and other information. P.O. Box 1687 Hamilton, AL 35570 205-921-2471
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Marion County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Marion County Sheriff or a city police department in Marion County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Marion County are kept by the Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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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