Alabama City Public Records

Major Alabama cities offer municipal databases for court records, business licenses, and permits. Larger cities run their own court systems and maintain separate records from the county. Smaller cities typically use county systems for most public records.

City-level public records in Alabama include municipal court cases, business license holders, building permits, code violations, and sometimes utility accounts. The size of the city determines what databases are available online. Major cities with populations over 50,000 usually have comprehensive online portals.

Major Alabama Cities

The following are Alabama's largest cities with the most developed public records systems. Select a city to learn about available databases, municipal court information, and which county handles property and other records.

Smaller Alabama Cities

Alabama has 465 incorporated municipalities total. The 10 cities listed above are the largest and offer the most online access to city records. Smaller cities and towns typically do not maintain separate databases. Instead, they rely on county systems for property records, court records, and vital records.

For smaller Alabama cities, contact the city hall or clerk's office directly. They can direct you to the appropriate county office for the records you need. Most city-specific records like business licenses and permits are handled at city hall. Property records, court cases, and other major records are maintained at the county level.