Uniontown, Alabama Public Records

The bond and bail process in Alabama allows for the release of inmates pending trial, with bond amounts set according to the severity of the charges. To find someone recently arrested, individuals can contact the jail directly or use available online resources.

Uniontown also has a Municipal Court that handles city ordinance violations and traffic citations issued within town limits; cases are heard at Uniontown Town Hall, 101 North Main Street. For Perry County court records, the Circuit Clerk's Office at 300 Washington Street maintains case files, and certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee. Alabama court records can be searched through the Alabama Judicial System's online portal, Alacourt.com, which requires a subscription (approximately $25/month) and provides access to statewide civil and criminal case searches by name or case number. The Perry County Probate Court, 300 Washington Street, phone (334) 683-2220, handles estates, guardianships, mental health commitments, and marriage licenses, with probate record copies costing $1.00 per page. In-person searches at the courthouse are free, though staff assistance may be limited.

The Perry County Probate Office (which serves as the deed recording office in Alabama), 300 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, phone (334) 683-2220, records and maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other land documents. Deed records dating back to Perry County's founding in 1819 are available, with indexes organized by grantor and grantee. Copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies require a $2.00 certification fee. Perry County does not currently provide free online access to recorded land records; researchers must visit the Probate Office in person or submit written requests with specific document information (book and page number or recording date). Perry County does not have a public GIS parcel viewer available online. For property searches, residents should provide either the street address or owner name when contacting the Revenue Commissioner or Probate Office.

The median household income in Uniontown is approximately $24,000, well below both state and national averages, with poverty rates exceeding 40%. Agriculture, particularly row crops, cattle, and timber harvesting, remains a dominant industry, along with forestry products. Uniontown's economy is closely tied to Perry County's overall economic base, which includes Marion Military Institute in nearby Marion and some industrial facilities. The town has limited retail and service businesses, with many residents traveling to Marion, Selma, or Demopolis for shopping and services. Historic preservation and heritage tourism represent potential growth areas, given Uniontown's antebellum architecture and location on the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, though tourism infrastructure remains underdeveloped. Economic development efforts focus on retaining existing businesses and attracting light manufacturing or distribution facilities to leverage highway access along U.S. 80.

Law enforcement services in Uniontown are provided by the Uniontown Police Department, located at Town Hall, 101 North Main Street, Uniontown, AL 36786, phone (334) 628-6333. The department handles municipal law enforcement, traffic enforcement, and incident reports within town limits. To request police reports or accident reports, residents can visit the police department in person during business hours or submit written requests citing the Alabama Open Records Act. The Perry County Sheriff's Office, located at 1000 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, phone (334) 683-6521, provides law enforcement services throughout Perry County including unincorporated areas and assists Uniontown Police with major investigations. The Sheriff's Office operates the Perry County Jail and maintains arrest records, warrant information, and booking logs. To search for current inmates and recent arrests, the public can contact the jail directly at (334) 683-6521 or visit in person to inquire about booking information, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. Alabama law enforcement records are governed by the Alabama Open Records Act (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40 et seq.), which allows public access to incident reports, arrest records, and booking logs with certain exceptions for ongoing investigations and confidential informant information. Requesters should submit written requests identifying the specific records sought, and agencies may charge reasonable copying fees. Alabama Code § 13A-10-13 prohibits the release of certain victim information in domestic violence and sexual assault cases.

Birth records are available from 1908 forward, and death records from 1908 forward. Only eligible persons can request vital records: the registrant (if of legal age), immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with a court order or documented legal need, with valid photo ID required. Marriage licenses are issued by the Perry County Probate Judge, 300 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, phone (334) 683-2220. As of August 29, 2019, Alabama eliminated the requirement for marriage ceremonies and solemnization; couples complete a marriage certificate form and record it with the Probate Judge for a fee of $74.00 (if recorded within 30 days of signing). Marriage records dating to the 1800s are available at the Probate Office. Divorce records are maintained by the Perry County Circuit Clerk, 300 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, phone (334) 683-2210, as part of civil case files. Certified divorce decree copies cost $1.00 per page plus $2.00 certification fee.

Fictitious business name (DBA) filings in Alabama are recorded with the county Probate Judge; Perry County businesses file at the Perry County Probate Office, 300 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, phone (334) 683-2220, with a filing fee of approximately $30. Alabama corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities register with the Alabama Secretary of State, Corporations Division, P.O. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103-5616, phone (334) 242-5324. The Secretary of State maintains a free online business entity search at https://arc-sos.state.al.us/cgi/corpname.mbr/input, where users can search by business name to view entity status, registration date, registered agent, principal office address, and officers/members. Annual reports are required for most entities. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are filed with the Alabama Secretary of State UCC Division and can be searched at https://arc-sos.state.al.us/cgi/ucc.mbr/input. Commercial property owners in Uniontown can look up property assessments and business personal property taxes through the Perry County Revenue Commissioner at (334) 683-2234.

Uniontown voters are served by the Perry County Probate Judge (who serves as chief election official), 300 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, phone (334) 683-2220. Voter registration in Alabama is available online at AlabamaVotes.gov, which is managed by the Alabama Secretary of State. The deadline to register for any election is 15 days prior to Election Day. Residents must provide an Alabama driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. Uniontown holds municipal elections for mayor and town council positions; these elections are typically held in August during municipal election years, with the next Uniontown municipal elections scheduled for August 2024 (recently held) and August 2028. Information about local candidates and ballot measures can be obtained from Uniontown Town Hall at (334) 628-6333 or the Perry County Probate Judge's office. To find their assigned polling place, Uniontown residents can use the polling place lookup tool at AlabamaVotes.gov/olvr/findpollingplace.aspx or call the Probate Judge's office. Election records that are public in Alabama include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requesters under Alabama Code § 17-4-1), campaign finance reports (filed with the Alabama Secretary of State and searchable at https://fcpa.alabamavotes.gov), candidate qualifying information, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Perry County recorded approximately 4,800 total votes with turnout around 55% of registered voters, continuing the county's historically strong Democratic voting patterns. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Uniontown and Perry County voters will decide races including Alabama Governor (incumbent Kay Ivey term-limited, open seat), Lieutenant Governor, other statewide constitutional offices, State Senate District 23, State House District 69, Perry County Commission seats, Sheriff, Revenue Commissioner, and Probate Judge. No U.S. Senate seat from Alabama is up in 2026. Alabama offers absentee voting; applications are available at AlabamaVotes.gov or from the Probate Judge's office, with applications due by 5 p.m. five days before the election, and completed ballots must be received by noon on Election Day.