Titus, Alabama Public Records

The Elmore County District Court, also located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (phone: 334-567-1149), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims cases up to $6,000, and preliminary hearings for felony charges. District Court also processes civil cases where the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less. The Elmore County Probate Court, situated at the same courthouse address (phone: 334-567-1139), handles not only traditional probate matters such as wills and estates, but also marriage licenses, vehicle title transfers, and serves as the county's recording office for deeds and mortgages. Alabama has implemented the Alabama Judicial System's online portal called Alacourt, which is accessible to attorneys and registered users for case research, though full public access is somewhat limited. The public can access limited case information through the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts website at judicial.alabama.gov, though comprehensive searches typically require in-person visits to the courthouse or use of commercial legal research services. The Elmore County Clerk's office at the courthouse can assist with case lookups and provide certified copies of court documents. Filing fees for court records in Elmore County include: certified copies of court documents are typically $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee; exemplified copies (with full authentication for out-of-state use) cost an additional $6.00; recorded land documents from the Probate Court are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Civil case filing fees vary based on case type, with Circuit Court civil filings generally requiring a $216.00 filing fee and District Court civil filings requiring approximately $97.00, though these amounts can change and additional court costs may apply.

The Revenue Commissioner's website at www.elmoreco.org provides access to an online property tax database where residents can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address to view current and prior year tax assessments, assessed values, millage rates, payment status, and property characteristics such as acreage, building square footage, and year built. The searchable database is free to access and provides detailed tax maps and parcel identification numbers. Land records, including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, right-of-way documents, subdivision plats, and other instruments affecting real property title, are recorded and maintained by the Elmore County Judge of Probate, who serves as the county's recording officer pursuant to Alabama law. The Probate Office is located at 100 East Commerce Street, Room 107, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (phone: 334-567-1139), and their website is www.elmorecountyprobate.com. Recording fees are established by Alabama statute and generally include a base fee of $23.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page for most instruments. Deeds and mortgages may have additional fees including a documentary stamp tax. The Probate Office maintains grantor-grantee indexes dating back to Elmore County's formation in 1866, and records can be searched by party name, book and page number, or instrument number. Elmore County provides a GIS (Geographic Information System) property mapping application accessible through the county website, allowing users to search by address, parcel ID, or owner name and view interactive maps showing parcel boundaries, adjoining properties, zoning information, and assessment data. This free online tool integrates data from both the Revenue Commissioner and Probate Office, providing comprehensive property information for Titus and all other areas of Elmore County. The GIS system is particularly useful for identifying exact parcel locations in rural areas like Titus where traditional street addresses may not fully describe property boundaries.

Major landholdings in the area include working cattle farms, pine timber plantations managed for pulpwood and sawtimber production, and some row crop operations growing soybeans, corn, and hay. Several multi-generational family farms continue operations that date back over a century, maintaining the community's agricultural identity. Employment for Titus residents is dispersed, with many working in nearby communities including Wetumpka (approximately 15 miles northwest), Tallassee (approximately 12 miles northeast), and metropolitan Montgomery (approximately 30 miles west). Major employers that serve as job centers for the region include Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex in Montgomery, which together employ over 13,000 military and civilian personnel; Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, which employs over 3,000 workers producing automobiles and engines; and East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, within commuting distance for some residents. Within Elmore County, the largest employers include the Elmore County school system, county government, retail operations in Prattville and Wetumpka, and industrial facilities along the Interstate 65 corridor. Median household income data specific to Titus is not available due to its small population and unincorporated status, but Elmore County overall had a median household income of approximately $63,000 according to recent census estimates, slightly above the Alabama state median. The Titus area's economy remains heavily dependent on land-based industries and benefits from proximity to Montgomery's larger employment base while maintaining lower land costs and a rural quality of life that attracts residents seeking larger properties and agricultural lifestyles. Population growth in southern Elmore County has been minimal compared to the northern county areas, with Titus maintaining its small community character and limited commercial development.

Titus, as an unincorporated community in Elmore County, does not operate its own municipal police department. All law enforcement services for Titus residents are provided by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office, located at 7335 Highway 231 North in Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (334) 567-5546, and their website is www.elmorecountysheriff.com. The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Elmore County, including Titus, and handles patrol operations, criminal investigations, civil process service, and jail operations. To request police reports or incident records related to events in Titus, residents must contact the Sheriff's Office directly either in person at their headquarters or by submitting a written request. Copies of accident reports, incident reports, and offense reports are available to involved parties, their attorneys, and insurance companies, though certain investigative records may be exempt from disclosure under Alabama law.

Arrest records and jail bookings for individuals detained in the Titus area are processed through the Elmore County Detention Facility, which is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same Highway 231 location in Wetumpka. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster accessible through their website, allowing the public to search current detainees by name, booking date, or charges. The roster typically displays mugshot photographs, full legal name, age, booking date and time, charges filed, bond amounts, and housing location within the facility. This information is updated regularly as new arrests occur and inmates are released or transferred.

Public records requests in Alabama, including those for law enforcement records in Elmore County, are governed by the Alabama Open Records Act, primarily codified at Code of Alabama §36-12-40 et seq. This statute establishes that all citizens have a right to inspect and copy public writings, subject to specific exemptions. Law enforcement agencies may withhold records related to ongoing investigations, confidential informants, undercover operations, and certain juvenile records. Requesters should submit written requests specifying the records sought, and agencies may charge reasonable copying fees (typically $0.50 per page for standard copies). Response times are not strictly mandated by statute but generally agencies respond within 7-10 business days for routine requests.

Death certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies. Online orders through VitalChek incur additional service and processing fees typically totaling $10-15 extra. Processing time for mail requests is generally 4-6 weeks, while online orders may be expedited for additional fees with delivery in 5-10 business days. Alabama maintains centralized birth records from 1908 forward and death records from 1908 forward, though some earlier records exist. Only eligible individuals may request certified copies, including the person named on the certificate (if 19 years or older), parents, legal guardians, legal representatives, and immediate family members. Valid government-issued photo identification is required, and the requestor must demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record. Marriage licenses for Titus residents are issued by the Elmore County Judge of Probate, located at the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 East Commerce Street, Room 107, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (phone: 334-567-1139). Alabama implemented significant changes to marriage law in 2019 under Act 2019-340, eliminating traditional marriage ceremonies and marriage licenses in favor of recorded marriage certificates. Couples now submit a notarized marriage certificate form along with a $74.00 recording fee directly to the Probate Judge's office. No waiting period, blood test, or ceremony is required. Both parties must be at least 18 years old (or 16-17 with parental consent), and the certificate must be recorded within 30 days of notarization. Certified copies of recorded marriage certificates cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. The Probate Court maintains marriage records from Elmore County's formation in 1866 forward, with indexes searchable by bride and groom surnames. Divorce records are maintained as court case files in the Elmore County Circuit Court, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (phone: 334-567-1152), which has jurisdiction over all divorce proceedings for Elmore County residents. Divorce decrees and related documents are part of the court's permanent record and can be accessed by case parties or through public records requests. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee.

Businesses should contact the Elmore County Commission office at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (phone: 334-567-1132) to determine whether county-level permits or licenses are required for their specific activities. Fictitious business name registrations ("doing business as" or DBA filings) in Alabama are filed at the county level with the Judge of Probate. Businesses operating in Titus under an assumed name must file with the Elmore County Probate Court, 100 East Commerce Street, Room 107, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (phone: 334-567-1139). The filing fee is $30.00 for a five-year registration. The Probate Office maintains an index of all active fictitious name registrations which is available for public inspection, allowing consumers and business partners to identify the true ownership of businesses operating under assumed names. Formal business entity formation and registration in Alabama, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other statutory entities, is handled by the Alabama Secretary of State's Business Services Division. The Secretary of State maintains a free, searchable online database called the "Alabama Business Entity Database" accessible at www.sos.alabama.gov/business-records. This database allows searches by entity name, registered agent name, or document number to verify corporation and LLC status, view formation dates, identify registered agents and officers, check whether entities are in good standing, and access filed documents. The database includes all entities registered in Alabama, including those based in or operating in Titus. Formation documents and annual reports can be filed online through the Secretary of State's website, with LLC formation costing $200.00 and corporation formation costing $225.00 as base filing fees. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which create public notice of secured interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. UCC searches can be conducted through the Secretary of State's online UCC search portal at sos.alabama.gov/business-services/ucc-liens, allowing lenders, creditors, and business partners to identify existing liens on business equipment, inventory, and other collateral. Commercial property owners in Titus can look up their property tax assessments through the Elmore County Revenue Commissioner's online database at www.elmoreco.org, searching by business name, property address, or parcel number to view assessed values for land, buildings, and business personal property (equipment, fixtures, inventory). Business personal property is assessed annually and must be reported to the Revenue Commissioner by January 1 each year.

Titus residents participate in elections administered by the Elmore County Probate Office, which serves as the county's voter registration and elections authority. The Elmore County Probate Judge's office is located at 100 East Commerce Street, Room 107, Wetumpka, AL 36092, and can be reached at (334) 567-1139. The office's website at www.elmorecountyprobate.com provides election information, sample ballots, and voting precinct details. Alabama voter registration is available online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website at www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration, where eligible residents can register to vote electronically if they possess an Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID. The voter registration deadline in Alabama is 15 days before any election. In-person registration is also available at the Elmore County Probate Office, the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles, and designated voter registration agencies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Alabama residents, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified due to felony conviction or mental incapacity as determined by a court.

As an unincorporated community, Titus does not hold municipal elections for mayor, city council, or other city offices, as no municipal government exists. Titus residents vote in Elmore County Commission elections for their district commissioner, countywide constitutional officer races (Sheriff, Revenue Commissioner, Probate Judge, Coroner), state legislative races (Alabama Senate and House of Representatives), statewide executive and judicial races (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals), and federal races (U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, President). Elmore County Commission elections are held during the general election cycle, with county commission seats elected to four-year terms.

Titus residents can locate their assigned polling place by using the "My Voter Information" tool on the Alabama Secretary of State's website at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov, which allows voters to enter their name and date of birth to view their registration status, polling location, sample ballot, and district information. Polling places in the Titus area have historically included local community centers, fire stations, or churches, with specific assignments based on precinct boundaries established by the Elmore County Commission.

Public election records in Alabama include voter registration lists, which are public records available for purchase from county voter registration offices for legitimate purposes such as political campaigns and voter research (Code of Alabama §17-4-2). Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Alabama Secretary of State and searchable online through the Alabama Electronic Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) reporting system at fcpa.alabamavotes.gov. Candidate qualifying documents and candidate lists are maintained by the Probate Judge for county races and by the Secretary of State for state races. Precinct-level election results are public records maintained by the county and state, with detailed results published on the Alabama Secretary of State's election results website.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Elmore County reported approximately 39,000 registered voters with a turnout of approximately 70%, reflecting high engagement in the presidential race. Elmore County voters historically favor Republican candidates in federal and state races, consistent with Alabama's overall partisan composition. The county reported approximately 27,000 votes cast in the November 2024 general election.

The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several important races for Titus and Elmore County voters. Alabama voters will elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as these executive positions are up in 2026. The statewide constitutional officers including Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, Auditor, Secretary of State, and Treasurer are also elected in 2026 gubernatorial election years. Alabama's U.S. Senate seats are not up for election in 2026, as Senator Katie Britt's term expires in 2028 and Senator Tommy Tuberville's term expires in 2027 (though note that any special elections could alter this schedule). All 105 seats in the Alabama House of Representatives and all 35 seats in the Alabama Senate are elected in 2026, including the state legislative districts that represent Titus. Elmore County will also elect constitutional officers including Sheriff, Revenue Commissioner, Probate Judge, and potentially County Commission seats depending on the district election cycle. Candidate qualifying for the 2026 elections will occur in early 2026, with party primary elections typically held in May and primary runoffs in June if no candidate receives a majority.

Absentee voting in Alabama is available to voters who meet specific criteria established by Alabama law. Eligible reasons for absentee voting include: being absent from the county on election day, illness or physical disability, required work during polling hours including poll workers in other precincts, students and their spouses if the student is registered in the county, appointive election officials and their spouses, law enforcement officers on duty, and voters over age 65. Alabama does not offer no-excuse absentee voting. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Elmore County Absentee Election Manager at the Probate Office (334-567-1139) or downloadable from the Alabama Secretary of State's website. Completed applications must be submitted to the county Absentee Election Manager, and absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by election day and received within specified timeframes) or delivered in person by the voter before polls close on election day. Photo ID requirements apply to absentee voting, with voters required to submit a copy of acceptable photo identification with their ballot or have their ballot affidavit notarized.