Shelby County, AL Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 1810
Columbiana, AL 35051 http://18jc.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 205-669-3760
F: 205-669-3786
Couriers: 112 N Main St, #128
Courthouse
Columbiana, AL 35051
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $10,000, Domestic Relations, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoption, youthful offender, juvenile records released
District Court
PO Box 1810
Columbiana, AL 35051 http://18jc.alacourt.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 205-669-3760
F: 205-669-3786
Couriers: 112 N Main St, #128
Courthouse
Columbiana, AL 35051
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoption, youthful offender, juvenile records released
Probate Court
PO Box 825
Columbiana, AL 35051 https://www.shelbyal.com/285/Probate-
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 205-669-3710
F: 205-669-3714
Couriers: 112 N Main St
Courthouse
Columbiana, AL 35051
Jurisdiction: Probate
The probate court is also the agency that records documents. Search records for free at http://probaterecords.shelbyal.com/.

Shelby County, AL Vital Records

Contact the Shelby 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.

Shelby County
County Judge of Probate
112 N Main St
Columbiana, AL 35051 https://www.shelbyal.com/285/Probate-
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 205-669-3720, 205-669-3710
Fax: 205-669-3884
Recorded Documents, Notary

Shelby County Vital Certificates

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Shelby County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 794.69 sq mi
Population (2009): 192,503
  • Females: 50.7%
  • White: 86.7%
  • Black/African American: 10.6%
  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 82.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 49,224
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 5.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 86.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 36.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.59
Housing Units (2000): 59,302
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81%
Migration Flow to Shelby County, AL from (2007-2008):

Shelby County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $4,709,386
  • Construction: $457,695
  • Retail Trade: $329,983
  • Professional and Technical Services: $405,933
  • Healthcare: $283,482
  • Banking: $603,017
  • Retail Trade: $329,983
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $106,994
  • Manufacturing: $470,964
  • Farms: $3,555
  • Government: $415,537
Employed (2000): 74,604
Unemployed (2000): 2,275
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $44,414
Local Government Employment (2007): 6,855
Local Government Revenue (2007): $269,602 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $253,425 (thou. dol.)

Shelby County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,698
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.7
Deaths (2007): 1,078
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 17
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.3

Shelby County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 269
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 33
  • Robbery: 75
  • Aggravated Assault: 158
Property Crimes (2008): 3,826
  • Burglary: 899
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,708
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 219

Shelby County Genealogy Records