Baldwin County, AL Public Records

Circuit Court
312 Courthouse Sq, #10
Bay Minette, AL 36507 http://baldwin.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 251-937-9561
F: 251-937-0277
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $10,000, Domestic Relations, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
Court has satellite offices in Fairhope and Foley, but all calls and mail are taken here. Probate is a separate office at 220 Courthouse Sq.
District Court - Bay Minette
312 Courthouse Sq, #10
Bay Minette, AL 36507 http://baldwin.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 251-937-0370
F: 251-937-0277
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
District Court - Fairhope
1100 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532 http://baldwin.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 251-928-3002
F: 251-937-0277
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
This location is the primary courthouse for Civil Actions under $10,000 and Small Claims, although these cases can be filed at any courthouse.
District Court - Foley
201 E Section Ave
Folery, AL 36535 http://baldwin.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 251-943-5061
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
This location is the primary courthouse for misdemeanor and traffic although these cases can be filed at any courthouse.
Probate Court
PO Box 459
Bay Minette, AL 36507 https://baldwincountyal.gov/Governmen
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 251-937-0230
F: 251-580-1883
Couriers: 220 Courthouse Sq
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Jurisdiction: Probate
Online access to probate record index is free at http://www.deltacomputersystems.com/al/al05/probatea.html. There are 3 satellite Probate Offices in the county.

Baldwin County, AL Vital Records

Contact the Baldwin County Office of the County Judge of Probate if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Baldwin County
County Judge of Probate
220 Courthouse Sq
Bay Minette, AL 36507 http://baldwincountyal.gov/Government
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 251-937-0230
Fax: 251-580-1883
Probate Records

Baldwin County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Baldwin County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,596.35 sq mi
Population (2009): 179,878
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 87.8%
  • Black/African American: 10%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 84.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 39,463
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 82%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 23.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.5
Housing Units (2000): 74,285
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.5%
Migration Flow to Baldwin County, AL from (2007-2008):

Baldwin County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,828,857
  • Construction: $355,949
  • Retail Trade: $369,015
  • Professional and Technical Services: $144,288
  • Healthcare: $304,313
  • Banking: $125,831
  • Retail Trade: $369,015
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $163,500
  • Manufacturing: $239,461
  • Farms: $17,098
  • Government: $452,044
Employed (2000): 62,938
Unemployed (2000): 2,813
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $35,021
Local Government Employment (2007): 7,409
Local Government Revenue (2007): $396,390 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $342,319 (thou. dol.)

Baldwin County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,281
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.2
Deaths (2007): 1,682
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 11
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.8

Baldwin County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 306
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 5
  • Forcible rape: 63
  • Robbery: 56
  • Aggravated Assault: 182
Property Crimes (2008): 3,502
  • Burglary: 738
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,622
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 142

Baldwin County Genealogy Records