Madison County, AL Public Records

Circuit Court - Criminal Division
100 N Side Square, Rm 271
Huntsville, AL 35801 http://www.madisoncountycircuitclerk.
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM CST
P: 256-532-3386
F: 256-532-3768
Jurisdiction: Felony
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
Circuit Court - Civil Division
100 N Side Sq
Courthouse, Rm 821, Records Search, Circuit Court Div
Huntsville, AL 35801 http://www.madisoncountycircuitclerk.
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM CST
P: 256-532-3622
F: 256-532-3768
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions over $10,000, Domestic Relations, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
District Court
100 N Side Sq, Rm 821
Huntsville, AL 35801 http://www.madisoncountycircuitclerk.
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM CST
F: 256-532-6972
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, youthful offenders or juvenile records released
Probate Court
100 North Side Sq, Rm 101
Courthouse
Huntsville, AL 35801-4820 https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/depar
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 256-532-3330
F: 256-532-3338
Jurisdiction: Probate
The probate court is also the agency that records documents.

Madison County, AL Vital Records

Contact the Madison 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.

Madison County
County Judge of Probate
100 North Side Sq, Rm 101
Courthouse
Huntsville, AL 35801-4820 https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/depar
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 256-532-3784, 256-532-3339
Fax: 256-532-3338
Recorded Documents

Madison 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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Madison County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 804.92 sq mi
Population (2009): 327,744
  • Females: 51.1%
  • White: 70.8%
  • Black/African American: 24.3%
  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 68%
Population Change (2000-2009): 50,792
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 34.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 120,288
Homeownership Rate (2000): 69.9%
Migration Flow to Madison County, AL from (2007-2008):

Madison County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $11,698,698
  • Construction: $347,878
  • Retail Trade: $631,512
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,650,870
  • Healthcare: $721,886
  • Banking: $278,563
  • Retail Trade: $631,512
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $243,158
  • Manufacturing: $2,016,544
  • Farms: $716
  • Government: $3,254,061
Employed (2000): 134,916
Unemployed (2000): 8,193
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $38,263
Local Government Employment (2007): 18,837
Local Government Revenue (2007): $1,785,050 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $1,446,323 (thou. dol.)

Madison County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 4,236
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.5
Deaths (2007): 2,516
  • Per 1,000 population: 8
Infant Deaths (2007): 28
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.6

Madison County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1,557
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 18
  • Forcible rape: 121
  • Robbery: 486
  • Aggravated Assault: 932
Property Crimes (2008): 14,365
  • Burglary: 3,477
  • Larceny-Theft: 9,527
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,361

Madison County Genealogy Records