How to Search Madison County Records (Start Here)
Madison County has 4 record-keeping departments, none of which share data with each other.
- The Circuit Clerk is where court records live in Alabama.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the Revenue Commissioner.
- Marriage records: contact the Probate Court directly.
Worth knowing: Alabama has no free online statewide criminal search.
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Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Circuit
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23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Madison County. Provides a list of Judges and dockets, court calendar, court forms, and jury duty information.
Court | Circuit Clerk
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Madison County Circuit Clerk website. Provides court forms and information on civil, criminal and family court, Magistrates, and voting information.
Property & Tax Records
Census Records
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1809 through 1870 Census records for Madison County.
Property | Tax Payments
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Madison County Tax Collector online property tax payments.
Vital Records
Genealogy
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Madison County Records Center online genealogy and vital record databases online, including marriages, Chancery records, Probate records.
Business, Voter & Other
Directory
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Department directory for Madison County. Includes the department name, phone number, supervisor or department head name, email address, website.
Services
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Pick a category and topic or view a list of available Madison County services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Madison County records? ▼
For case records in Madison County, the Circuit Clerk is the primary source. Empty results almost always mean you're in the wrong system.
Where do I search for Madison County public records? ▼
Each record type in Madison County is a different office. For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Circuit Clerk. The Revenue Commissioner maintains all property valuation data. Marriage licenses go through the Probate Court.
Why does my Madison County search return no results? ▼
In Madison County, empty results usually mean wrong office, not missing records. Try a different department.
Is there a single database for all Madison County records? ▼
No single database covers all of Madison County. Each office runs independently.
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