Jefferson County Phone Directory

Find phone numbers and contact information for Jefferson County offices and services. Look up phone numbers for property records, courts, sheriff, jail, and all government departments. The county offers several online directories to help you find the right phone number. In Jefferson County, residents and businesses can look up contact info for clerks, tax offices, courts, and law enforcement. This guide lists phone numbers and contact details for all county services in Jefferson County.

Property Office Phone Numbers

The Jefferson County Property Tax Portal lets you search for property owners by name. Enter a last name to see all parcels owned by that person in Jefferson County. Results show the property address and assessed value. You get the owner's mailing address if it differs from the property site. The system is free to use and updates several times per year in Jefferson County.

Each search result shows tax info and parcel details. Click any property to see the full tax bill. You can see when taxes were paid and if any are past due. The portal also shows property characteristics like square feet and lot size. This database covers all real property in Jefferson County. No account is needed to search. The system works on any device with a web browser in Jefferson County.

In Jefferson County, the Revenue Department maintains property tax records. For GIS maps and parcel boundaries, use the Jefferson County GIS portal. The GIS system shows property lines and zoning data. You can search by address or owner name. Maps are free to view and download. Jefferson County has used GIS technology since 1985, making it a pioneer in this field across Alabama.

Note: Business personal property is also searchable in the tax portal for Jefferson County.

Court Phone Directory

Court records in Jefferson County are searchable through the state Alacourt system. The Alacourt ACCESS portal covers all circuit and district court cases. You can search by party name to find civil and criminal cases. The system shows case numbers and filing dates. Results include court action summaries and setting dates in Jefferson County.

A name search in Alacourt costs nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. This includes one full case detail. Extra cases cost the same amount each. Document images cost five dollars for the first twenty pages. The system requires you to make an account before searching. In Jefferson County, the 10th Judicial Circuit handles civil, criminal, and family cases. District courts handle smaller civil claims and misdemeanors across Jefferson County.

For free case lookups, visit the Circuit Clerk office in person at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N in Birmingham. Staff can search by name or case number at no cost. The clerk has two divisions in Jefferson County. Birmingham serves the east side. Bessemer serves the west side. Both offices keep full court files and can make copies for a fee in Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Circuit Clerk website has info on filing fees and office hours. Call the Birmingham office at two-zero-five, three-two-five, five-two-eight-five for help. Call Bessemer at two-zero-five, four-nine-seven, eight-five-one-zero. Clerk staff can tell you which division handles your area of Jefferson County.

Sheriff Office Contact Information

The Jefferson County Sheriff runs a free online inmate search. Enter a last name to find people currently in custody. The search returns booking dates and charges. You can see the bond amount and court dates. Results show the inmate's age and booking location in Jefferson County.

The jail roster updates several times per day. It shows only current inmates, not past bookings. For old records, you need to contact the Sheriff's Office Records Division. The system does not show mug shots or detailed case info. In Jefferson County, the Sheriff's Office uses Tyler Technologies for inmate management. This vendor provides the web search tool at no cost to the public across Jefferson County.

Call the Sheriff's Office at two-zero-five, three-two-five, five-seven-zero-zero for questions about inmates. Visit jeffcosheriffal.com for more info on jail visits and inmate mail. The main jail is at 2201 5th Avenue North in Birmingham. Jefferson County also operates the Bessemer Cutoff Jail for overflow inmates in the western part of the county.

Jefferson County Deed and Land Records

Land records in Jefferson County are kept by the Probate Court. The Landmark WEB system lets you search deeds and mortgages. Search by grantor or grantee name to find property transfers. Results show the recording date and document type. The system has images of most documents filed since the early days of the county in Jefferson County.

Landmark WEB requires a subscription for full access. The basic search is free but only shows the index. Document images cost ten cents per page for pay-per-view users. Monthly subscriptions cost about one hundred and twenty-five dollars. This gives unlimited access to images. In Jefferson County, the Probate Court has over five million documents in the system. Records go back to the formation of Jefferson County in Alabama.

You can search for a person as grantor to see what they sold. Search as grantee to see what they bought. The system also has liens, releases, and other recorded docs. For help with land records, call the Probate Court at two-zero-five, three-two-five, five-three-zero-zero. Walk-in service is available at the courthouse in Birmingham for Jefferson County residents and researchers.

Other Jefferson County Databases

Jefferson County runs an open data portal with many datasets. This includes crime stats, budget info, and facility locations. You can download datasets for analysis or view them in maps. The portal is free and does not require an account. In Jefferson County, the open data program aims to make government more clear to citizens and researchers alike.

The county also has a public records request system called NextRequest. Use this to ask for documents not available online. You can track your request status in the portal. Some requests may have copy fees. In Jefferson County, the NextRequest system helps staff handle the growing number of public records requests each year across the county.

For vehicle tag renewals, use the Jefferson County Tag-It portal. This is not a people search but it shows how advanced the county's online services have become. The MyJeffCo app lets residents report potholes and other issues. Jefferson County continues to add more online tools each year in Alabama.

State Resources for Jefferson County Residents

In Jefferson County, residents can access all statewide Alabama databases. The Alabama VoterView system lets you check voter registration by name. Search for anyone in Jefferson County or across the state. The Alabama DOC inmate search covers state prisons. This is separate from the county jail roster in Jefferson County.

The Secretary of State business search finds company owners. Look up LLCs and corps by name or agent. Many Jefferson County businesses are listed in this database. The Alacourt system covers trial court records for Jefferson County and all other Alabama counties. One search covers the entire state court system under the state court network.

Professional license searches help verify credentials in Jefferson County. Check doctors through the Medical Licensure Board. Find lawyers at the Alabama State Bar. Real estate agents are in the Real Estate Commission database. Contractors show up in the Licensing Board roster. All these state systems are free to search and serve Jefferson County residents along with the rest of Alabama.

County Phone Directory

The Jefferson County Courthouse is at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N in Birmingham. The main phone is two-zero-five, three-two-five, five-three-zero-zero. Most county offices are in this building or nearby. Hours are Monday to Friday, eight AM to five PM for most departments in Jefferson County.

The county website is jccal.org. Use the site to find office hours and contact info. In Jefferson County, many departments have their own websites with more details on services and fees for residents and visitors alike.