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Shelby County Birth Certificates

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

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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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Shelby County Death Certificates

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

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Shelby County Municipalities

Shelby County Municipalities, with the clerk records, meeting minutes and permit information the local government publishes.

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Shelby County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Columbiana
Population
223,024
Area
810 sq mi
Founded
1818
Cities and towns
17

Shelby County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Shelby County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Shelby County. The office is also involved in community outreach programs and has specialized divisions such as narcotics, investigations, and a K-9 unit.

Police Departments. In addition to Shelby County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Shelby County. They coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional law enforcement initiatives, making sure of full coverage across Shelby County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Shelby County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 500 Shrine Road in Columbiana, Alabama 35051, provides law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Shelby County and operates Shelby County Jail. Inmates housed at Shelby County Jail can be located through the online Inmate Roster available on the Sheriff's Office website, which provides booking information, charges, bond amounts, and projected release dates. Arrest records in Shelby County are considered public records under the Alabama Public Records Law (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40), and citizens may request arrest records by contacting the arresting agency directly or submitting a written public records request.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Shelby County are maintained by Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Shelby County are taken and retained by Shelby 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 website or by request.

The facility is located at 380 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. You can also call the jail directly at (205) 669-3938 for assistance.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Shelby County, Alabama?

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

How can I get a criminal background check in Shelby 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 do I look up sex offenders in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County, Alabama?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Shelby County are kept by the Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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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