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Public Records in Alabama

Alabama public records are governed by the Alabama Open Records Act, which gives residents and the public the right to access government documents and records. From property ownership and court records to business filings and vital statistics, Alabama maintains extensive public databases across its 67 counties. Most Alabama agencies accept written requests by mail or email, and many counties publish property and court records online through individual circuit clerks. Whether you're conducting a background check, researching property history, or verifying business information, the resources below provide direct access to official Alabama public records.

What you can find
  • Property and real estate records
  • Court records (civil, criminal, and probate)
  • Business filings and corporate registrations
  • Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce)
  • UCC liens and secured filings
  • Professional licenses and notary commissions
How to access Alabama public records

Most Alabama public records can be accessed online through state agency portals like the Alabama Department of Archives and History and the Alabama Department of Public Health, or through individual county clerk websites. For records not published online, agencies accept written requests under the Alabama Open Records Act — usually by mail or email — and must respond within the statutory deadline. Certified copies of vital records and court documents typically require a small fee and proof of identity.

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Business Entity Lookup
Alabama SOS Business Entity Search

Search Alabama LLCs, corporations, and other business entities registered with the Secretary of State. Returns entity status, registered agent, and filing history.

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Using the Alabama business entity portal

Alabama's Secretary of State portal returns entity status, registered agent, entity type, formation date, and the annual report history filed by corporations and LLCs. Alabama is unusual in that businesses first register at the county probate level, so the SOS record reflects the state filing — not always the earliest county formation date. Searches match on the legal name, and trade names (DBAs) are filed separately and won't appear in entity results.

Pro tip
Search by entity name first, but if results are thin, use the entity ID number from a prior filing — Alabama's name index is sensitive to punctuation and abbreviations like 'Inc' vs 'Incorporated'.
Common use cases

Verifying a vendor before signing a contract · Confirming good standing before funding a deal · Checking the registered agent before serving legal notice

What you can find
  • Entity name and status (active/inactive)
  • Registered agent name and address
  • Formation date and entity type
  • Annual report filing history
  • Officer and organizer information
Pro tip
Search by exact legal name first. If nothing returns, try a partial name or the registered agent — many portals normalize punctuation differently than what's filed.
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