Jefferson County, AL Public Records

Circuit Court - Birmingham Criminal Division
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203 http://jefferson.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 205-325-5355
Jurisdiction: Felony
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders, sex offender cases or juvenile records released
Circuit Court - Birmingham Civil Division
716 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Rm 400
Birmingham, AL 35263 http://jeffconline.jccal.org/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 205-325-5355
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions over $10,000, Domestic Relations, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
SM & DV- 325-5331.
Circuit Court - Bessemer Division
1801 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 205-497-8510
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $10,000, Domestic Relations, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released.
The court does not have a web page. The county web page is http://www.jccal.org/.
District Court - Birmingham Criminal Division
801 Richard Arrington Blvd N
Criminal Justice Ctr, Rm 207
Birmingham, AL 35203 http://www.jccal.org/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 205-325-5309
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No sealed, sexual abuse, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
District Court - Birmingham Civil Division
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Rm 500
Birmingham, AL 35203 http://www.jccal.org/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 205-325-5331
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
District Court - Bessemer Division
1801 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020 https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 205-744-3500
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
Probate Court
716 N Richard Arrington Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203 http://jeffcoprobatecourt.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 205-325-5420, 205-325-5512 ext. record
Jurisdiction: Probate
The probate court is also the agency that records documents.
Probate Court - Bessemer Division
1801 3rd Ave N, Rm 101
Bessemer, AL 35020 http://jeffcoprobatecourt.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 205-481-4102
F: 205-481-4209
Jurisdiction: Probate
The probate court is also the agency that records documents.

Jefferson County, AL Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County (Birmingham Division) 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.

Jefferson County (Birmingham Division)
County Judge of Probate
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, #115
Birmingham, AL 35203 http://jeffcoprobatecourt.com/recordi
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 205-325-5511, 205-325-5512
Fax: 205-325-1437
Recorded Documents, Marriage Records

Contact the Jefferson County (Bessemer Division) 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.

Jefferson County (Bessemer Division)
County Judge of Probate
1801 3rd Ave, Rm 101
Bessemer, AL 35020 http://jeffcoprobatecourt.com/
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 205-481-4100
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

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Jefferson County Information

Jefferson County, Alabama is ninety-one on the list of most popular United States counties. Part of this comes from the fact that its county seat resides in Birmingham, Alabama. An Amtrak train runs through Birmingham, stopping to drop off passengers. If you are taking the Amtrak, consider stopping in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Jefferson County is home to the West Jefferson County pioneer homes, where original homes, some from the early 1800s, still stand. Birmingham, Alabama has quite the historical legacy, and the city offers tours in relation to civil rights, among other things.

If you have an interest in cultural history, Jefferson County, Alabama has a large offering of potential places to go and see. Consider visiting the Birmingham zoo or the Vulcan Park and Museum. Also located in the city is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Or, if you are more interested in shopping, consider stopping by the Riverchase Galleria, an artistic atrium filled with shops, glass, and greenery. The McWane Science Center features an IMAX theatre for your viewing pleasure.

With all the options available in the Jefferson County's county seat, it is no wonder that Jefferson County, Alabama is in the list of the one hundred most popular United States counties.

Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,112.61 sq mi
Population (2009): 665,027
  • Females: 52.6%
  • White: 56.2%
  • Black/African American: 40.9%
  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 53.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,965
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 80.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 24.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 288,162
Homeownership Rate (2000): 66.5%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, AL from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $25,384,959
  • Construction: $1,770,364
  • Retail Trade: $1,583,228
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,355,905
  • Healthcare: $3,302,622
  • Banking: $2,186,254
  • Retail Trade: $1,583,228
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $539,286
  • Manufacturing: $2,377,249
  • Farms: $1,796
  • Government: $3,758,511
Employed (2000): 297,123
Unemployed (2000): 20,012
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $42,834
Local Government Employment (2007): 29,845
Local Government Revenue (2007): $2,126,716 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $4,395,836 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 9,705
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.7
Deaths (2007): 6,902
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 121
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 5,389
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 106
  • Forcible rape: 361
  • Robbery: 2,473
  • Aggravated Assault: 2,449
Property Crimes (2008): 40,488
  • Burglary: 11,040
  • Larceny-Theft: 25,867
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 3,581

Jefferson County Genealogy Records