DeKalb County People Search

DeKalb County White Pages searches start at the Probate Court in Fort Payne. This office keeps property records, marriage licenses, and estate files that help you find people. DeKalb County sits in northeast Alabama near the Georgia state line. The county has about 72,000 residents in cities like Fort Payne, Rainsville, and Henagar. You can search records online through the county portal or visit either courthouse location in person.

DeKalb County Probate Office

The DeKalb County Probate Court manages public records from Fort Payne. This office handles property deeds, marriage files, and probate cases. Staff can search by name or address to help you find records. The main office sits on Grand Avenue in downtown Fort Payne. A satellite office in Rainsville serves the northern part of DeKalb County.

DeKalb County has its own online records portal. The system lets you search property records and probate documents from home. Basic searches are free in DeKalb County. You pay when you need copies or certified documents. The staff in Fort Payne can help with complex searches or older records that may not be online yet.

How to Search DeKalb County Records Online

DeKalb County offers online records through its probate records portal. This system has property deeds, mortgages, and other filed documents. You can search by name, date range, or document type. The search itself is free. Fees apply when you download or print documents from DeKalb County.

The DeKalb County portal helps with White Pages style searches. Enter a last name to find property records linked to that person. Results show owner names and property addresses. You can also search for marriage records, which list both spouse names and where they lived when they got the license in DeKalb County.

For court records in DeKalb County, use the Alacourt ACCESS system shown above. This covers civil cases, criminal cases, and traffic matters. The cost is $9.99 per name search. You get one case detail included. More cases cost $9.99 each. Document images run $5.00 for up to 20 pages from DeKalb County courts.

DeKalb County stopped doing marriage ceremonies in 2015. Couples still get marriage licenses at the Probate Court. They just sign the license themselves instead of having a ceremony. This change does not affect the records, and you can still search marriage files in DeKalb County the same as before.

What DeKalb County Records Show

Public records in DeKalb County contain useful data for finding people. Property deeds list owner names and addresses. Marriage records show both spouses and their residence at filing time. Estate records name heirs and often include their contact details. These documents help you locate people in DeKalb County.

A DeKalb County property record typically shows:

• Current owner name
• Property street address
• Transfer date
• Previous owner
• Legal description of land
• Sale price when listed

All these records are public under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. This law gives every Alabama resident the right to inspect public records. You do not have to be a party to the case. You do not need a reason. Just ask, and the DeKalb County staff must let you see the records.

Visit the DeKalb County Courthouse

You can search records in person at either DeKalb County office. The main office in Fort Payne has the most staff and records on site. The Rainsville satellite handles basic requests. Bring ID when you visit. Tell the clerk what name or address you want to search.

The Fort Payne office sits on Grand Avenue downtown. Parking is available nearby. The probate office is on the first floor, Suite 100. Staff work from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. They close for lunch and on state holidays. The Rainsville office on McCurdy Avenue has similar hours but fewer staff for DeKalb County searches.

In-person help is free at DeKalb County offices. You pay only for copies. Standard copies cost about $1.00 per page. Certified copies run $3.00 to $5.00 depending on the document type. The office accepts cash and checks. Call ahead to ask about card payments in DeKalb County.

DeKalb County Record Fees

DeKalb County follows Alabama fee guidelines. Search help is usually free. You pay for copies and certified documents. The Probate Court posts fees for common services in DeKalb County.

• Probate of Will: $131.00
• Adoptions: $105.00
• Name Change: $52.00
• Regular copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $3.00 to $5.00
• Recording first page: $13.00

Online searches through Alacourt ACCESS cost $9.99 per name. This applies to court records from the 9th Judicial Circuit that serves DeKalb County. Document downloads add to the cost. The probate portal may have separate fees for downloading land records in DeKalb County.

Other Ways to Search DeKalb County

Free state tools help with White Pages searches in DeKalb County. The Alabama Voter Lookup checks voter registration. Enter a name to see if that person is registered to vote in DeKalb County. This confirms they live in the area.

The Secretary of State business search helps find people who own companies. If someone runs a business in DeKalb County, it shows here. Results include the registered agent name and address. This tool is free and covers all Alabama businesses.

Third-party people search sites also work for DeKalb County. Sites like Whitepages.com, Spokeo, and BeenVerified compile data from public records. They may have phone numbers and addresses. Some basic info is free. Full reports require payment. Check the date on any info you find since records can be out of date.

DeKalb County is known as the "Sock Capital of the World" due to its hosiery industry. Many residents work in manufacturing. Business records may help you find people who work at local factories or own supply companies in DeKalb County.

About DeKalb County

DeKalb County sits in northeast Alabama. It borders Georgia to the east. The county includes parts of Lookout Mountain and Little River Canyon. Fort Payne serves as the county seat and largest city. The area draws tourists for outdoor activities and natural beauty.

The county has about 72,000 residents. Major cities include Fort Payne, Rainsville, Ider, and Henagar. The sock and hosiery industry put DeKalb County on the map. Though that industry has shrunk, the nickname "Sock Capital of the World" still sticks. Many families have lived in DeKalb County for generations, making genealogy searches popular.

DeKalb County records date back to 1836 when the county formed. Some older records were lost over the years. The Probate Court has worked to preserve and digitize what remains. For very old records, you may need to visit in person or check with the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

Related Records in DeKalb County

Other offices in DeKalb County keep useful records. The Circuit Clerk handles civil and criminal court cases. The Tax Assessor has property tax rolls showing ownership. The Health Department keeps birth and death records, though these have access restrictions in DeKalb County.

For criminal history in DeKalb County, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency runs background checks. You need fingerprints and a $25 fee. The Sex Offender Registry is free. Search by name or address to see registered offenders in DeKalb County.

Cities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County has many cities and towns. All use the county Probate Court for property and marriage records. Court cases go through the 9th Judicial Circuit. Main cities include Fort Payne (county seat), Rainsville, Ider, Henagar, Fyffe, and Geraldine.

Residents of any DeKalb County city can search records at the Fort Payne office or the Rainsville satellite. The online portal works for everyone in DeKalb County. Same fees and rules apply across all cities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border DeKalb County. If you search for someone who may have moved, check these areas too. Many people in northeast Alabama move between counties for work or family.