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Pickens County Revenue Commissioner
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Pickens County Sheriff's Office
The Pickens County Sheriff in Carrollton runs patrol, the county jail and civil process; contact the office for incident reports, warrants and inmate information.
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Pickens County Birth Certificates
Pickens County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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Pickens County Business Information
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Pickens County Licenses and Tags Information
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Pickens County Census Information
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Aliceville Municipal Court
Misdemeanor, Traffic Citations and City Ordinance Violations. 419 Memorial Parkway NE. Aliceville, AL 35442 205-373-6662
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Pickens County Property Tax Information
Property in Pickens County is valued by the county tax assessor and the taxes are billed and collected by the county tax collector, whose records give the owner, the parcel and the assessed value.
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Pickens County Death Certificates
Pickens County Death Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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Pickens County Schools
Pickens 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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Pickens County Directory of Departments
Index of Pickens County's services and information.
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- Pickens County Voter Registration and ElectionsRegistered voters and information.
- Pickens County LibraryGet information held in libraries.
- Pickens County Health StatisticsOfficial public health data.
- Pickens County Chamber of CommerceBusiness information and directory.
- Pickens County Driver LicensesGet driving license information.
- Pickens County MapsFind maps and roads of Pickens County.
- Search for Pickens County recordsAlabama Department of Archives and History.
- Pickens County Probate OfficeWills legal requirements and other information. P.O. Box 370 Carrollton, AL 35447 205-367-2010
- Pickens County District AttorneyInformation of wanted persons and citizen resources.
- Pickens County NewspaperSearchable newspapers and archives.
- Pickens County CourtCriminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings. 20 Phoenix Avenue P.O. Box 418 Carrollton, AL 35447 205-367-2050
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Pickens County at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County seat
- Carrollton
- Population
- 19,123
- Area
- 890 sq mi
- Founded
- 1820
- Cities and towns
- 5
Pickens County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Pickens County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Pickens County.
Police Departments. In addition to Pickens County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Pickens County. Each department is responsible for law enforcement within its respective city limits, while the Sheriff's Office handles the broader county jurisdiction.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Pickens County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Pickens County, operating from its headquarters at 1 Courthouse Square in Carrollton, Alabama 35447. Pickens County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Inmate information and jail rosters can be obtained by contacting the jail directly at or by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours. Arrest records in Pickens County are considered public records under Alabama Code §36-12-40, which governs public access to government records. For current arrest information or active warrants, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Pickens County are maintained by Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Pickens County are taken and retained by Pickens County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Pickens County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Pickens County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Pickens County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Pickens County are kept by the Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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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