Washington County, Alabama Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Washington County, Alabama, can be obtained from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518. You may also check their official website for any online resources or contact them directly at (251) 847-2202 to inquire about accessing booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Washington County, Alabama, you need to contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). They provide background checks through their Criminal Records Identification Unit. You can also visit the Washington County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the local process and any necessary forms.

You can look up sex offenders in Washington County, Alabama, by accessing the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and provides an online search tool. You can visit the ALEA website to search for registered sex offenders by name or location in Washington County.

Voter registration in Washington County is handled through the Washington County Probate Judge's Office at the courthouse in Chatom (251) 847-2208). You can register online at alabamainteractive.org, in person at the Probate Office, or by mail using a voter registration application. Registration must be completed at least 15 days before any election in which you wish to vote. You can check your voter status and find your polling location at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov, and absentee ballot applications are available through the Probate Office.

Property and land records in Washington County are maintained by the Judge of Probate at 23039 Saint Stephens Avenue, Chatom, Alabama 36518 (251) 847-2208). You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents by visiting the office in person during business hours, where staff can assist with grantor/grantee index searches. Washington County does not currently offer online deed searching, requiring in-person visits or written requests for most research. Property tax assessment information is available through the local Revenue Commissioner's Office, which maintains separate tax records and parcel data.

Birth and death certificates for Washington County can be requested through the Washington County Probate Office in Chatom (251) 847-2208) for recent events, or more comprehensively through the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery (334) 206-5418). Certified copies cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. Processing takes approximately 2-4 weeks for standard mail requests, and you must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate direct and tangible interest (immediate family or legal representative). Expedited online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for additional fees.

Business records in Washington County are maintained at multiple levels: fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Washington County Probate Office in Chatom (251) 847-2208) and available for in-person inspection. For business entity searches including LLCs and corporations, use the Alabama Secretary of State's free online database at sos.alabama.gov. Local business privilege licenses or occupational taxes may be required by individual municipalities within the county. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than county offices, and building permits for unincorporated areas are handled through the Washington County Commission.