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County court

St. Clair County Court

Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings. 1815 Cogswell Ave #217 Pell City AL 35125 205-338-2511

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Vital records

St. Clair County Birth Certificates

St. Clair County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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State records

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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Property records

St. Clair County Property Tax Information

The St. Clair County Revenue Commissioner values property and collects the property taxes in the county, and the records give the owner, the parcel and the assessed value.

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Vital records

St. Clair County Death Certificates

St. Clair County Death Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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St. Clair County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Ashville
Population
91,103
Area
654 sq mi
Founded
1818
Cities and towns
12

St. Clair County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order across St. Clair County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. St. Clair County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as those in Pell City, Moody, and Springville.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, led by an elected sheriff, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of St. Clair County and operates St. Clair County Jail. Mugshot photographs from recent arrests may be posted on the Sheriff's Office social media pages or website as part of public booking records. Municipal police departments serve incorporated cities within St. Clair County, including the Pell City Police Department (1905 Martin Street South, Pell City), Ashville Police Department, Odenville Police Department, Ragland Police Department, Riverside Police Department, Moody Police Department, and Springville Police Department. For traffic enforcement, the Alabama State Troopers Post in St. Clair County also patrol state highways running through St. Clair County, including Interstate 20 and US Highway 231.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in St. Clair County are maintained by St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, which provides detailed documentation of individuals taken into custody.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in St. Clair County are taken and stored by St. Clair County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.

The jail is located at 48 6th Street, Ashville, AL 35953. You can also call the jail directly at (205) 594-2149 for assistance.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in St. Clair County, Alabama?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in St. Clair County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County, Alabama?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in St. Clair County are kept by the St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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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