Mobile County, Alabama Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Mobile County, Alabama, can be found through the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view recent bookings and associated mugshots. Visit their official website and access the 'Recent Bookings' section to find the images you need.

To obtain a criminal background check in Mobile County, Alabama, you need to contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). You can request a background check through their website or visit the Mobile County Sheriff's Office for local assistance. Ensure you have the necessary identification and fees as required by ALEA for processing your request.

To look up sex offenders in Mobile County, Alabama, use the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. You can access it online to search by name, address, or proximity to specific locations within Mobile County.

Voter registration in Mobile County is handled by the Mobile County Probate Judge's Office at 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602, phone (251) 574-8550. Alabama residents can register online at alabamavotes.gov or submit paper applications to the Probate Office; the registration deadline is 15 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Alabama resident, and at least 18 years old by election day. Absentee ballot applications are available through the same office or online for qualified voters who meet Alabama's absentee voting criteria including age 65+, illness, required work absence, or being out of the county on election day.

Property tax records and assessment information for Mobile County can be searched online for free through the Mobile County Revenue Commissioner's website, which provides ownership, parcel identification, tax history, and assessed values. Recorded land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens are maintained by the county Probate Court at 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 (phone: 251-574-4950), and generally require in-person research or written requests for certified copies. The county also offers a GIS parcel viewer online showing property boundaries and zoning information. Recording fees and copy costs apply when obtaining official certified documents.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Mobile County are available from the Mobile County Probate Court, 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 (phone: 251-574-4950). The fee is $15 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct interest in the record (immediate family member or legal representative). For statewide records or alternative ordering, contact the Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics at (334) 206-5418 or order online through VitalChek with additional convenience fees; processing typically takes 3-5 business days for in-person requests and 2-3 weeks for mail requests.

Business entity records for corporations and LLCs registered in Alabama can be searched free online through the Alabama Secretary of State's business entity database at Mobile.state.al.us. For fictitious business names (DBAs) filed in Mobile County, contact the Mobile County Probate Court at 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 (phone: 251-574-4950), as they maintain local DBA registrations. Municipal business licenses within city limits are issued by respective city governments; for the City of Mobile, contact the License Division at Mobile Government Plaza. Professional licenses are maintained by Alabama state licensing boards rather than county offices.