Randolph County, Alabama Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Randolph County, Alabama, can be obtained through the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records upon request, in compliance with the Alabama Open Records Act. For online access, you can check if the Sheriff's Office has an online portal or database that publishes recent arrest information and mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Randolph County, Alabama, you should contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). ALEA provides statewide background checks, and you can initiate the process by visiting their website or contacting their office. Locally, you may also inquire at the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Randolph County, Alabama, by accessing the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained 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.

To register to vote in Randolph County, you can complete registration in person at the Randolph County Probate Judge's Office at 1 Court Square, Wedowee, or register online at alabamainteractive.org. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election in Alabama. You must be a U.S. Citizen, an Alabama resident, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified by a felony conviction unless rights have been restored. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Probate Office or the Alabama Secretary of State's website.

Property records in Randolph County are maintained by the Randolph County Probate Judge's Office (serving as Register of Deeds) at 1 Court Square, Wedowee; phone (256) 357-4551. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments in person during regular business hours. Property tax assessment records are available through the Revenue Commissioner's Office at (256) 357-4575. The county does not currently offer a free online search portal for property records, so in-person or phone inquiries are necessary.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Randolph County can be obtained from the Randolph County Probate Office at 1 Court Square, Wedowee, AL 36278; phone (256) 357-4551. The fee is typically $15 for the first certified copy and $6 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. In-person requests are usually processed same-day, while mail requests take 2-4 weeks. You can also order through the Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics or online via VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees; valid photo ID and proof of relationship are required.

Business records in Randolph County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the filing type. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Randolph County Probate Judge's Office at (256) 357-4551 and can be searched in person. For business entity formations like LLCs and corporations, use the Alabama Secretary of State's free online database at sos.alabama.gov. County business privilege licenses are issued by the Randolph County Revenue Commissioner's Office at (256) 357-4575, while city business licenses require contact with individual municipal offices in Roanoke, Wedowee, or Wadley.