Find Etowah County White Pages

Etowah County White Pages records are kept at the Probate Court in Gadsden. This county in northeast Alabama has about 104,000 people and sits along the Coosa River. The Probate Office holds land deeds, marriage licenses, and estate files that help you find people and trace property ownership. Judge Bobby Junkins has served since 1988, bringing over 35 years of experience to the office. Etowah County offers passport services at the Probate Court, and the courthouse is easy to reach by public transit in Gadsden.

Etowah County Probate Court

The Probate Court is where Etowah County keeps its White Pages type records. Property deeds get filed here when land changes hands. Marriage licenses go on record at this office. Estates, wills, and guardianships all come through probate. These are public records that anyone can view under Alabama Code 36-12-40.

Judge Bobby Junkins has led this office since 1988. That long tenure means the staff know the records inside and out. They can help you find documents from recent years or dig into older files. The office has built good systems over time and serves the public well.

The courthouse sits at 800 Forrest Avenue in downtown Gadsden. Public transit serves this area, which makes it easy to reach without a car. The building has ample parking if you do drive. Staff offer passport services in addition to records work. Call ahead if you need a passport to schedule your appointment.

Etowah County uses the state AlacourtAccess system for online court records. For probate records like deeds and marriages, you may need to visit in person or call the office. The county is working on expanding online access. Ask staff about the current options when you reach out.

Online Records Search

Court records for Etowah County are on AlacourtAccess. This state portal covers the 7th Judicial Circuit which includes Etowah, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties. You can search by name for civil suits, criminal cases, and family matters. The fee is $9.99 per name search. Document images cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages.

Probate records like deeds and marriages may not all be online yet. Call the office at (256) 549-5334 to ask about online options. Staff can tell you what is available and how to access it. They may be able to do searches over the phone for simple requests.

Third party people search sites fill in some gaps. Whitepages.com has phone numbers and addresses. Spokeo adds social media and background data. These sites charge for full reports but offer free basic info. They pull from many sources and may find details not in county records.

The Alabama Voter Lookup is a free state tool. It shows voter registration status for Etowah County residents. Enter a name to see the registered address. This confirms where someone lives without any fees. Good for basic people searches in Etowah County.

How to Search Etowah County Records

Start by knowing what record type you need. Property records are at the Probate Court. Court cases go through the Circuit Clerk. Both offices are at the courthouse in Gadsden. For White Pages type searches, the Probate Court handles most name and address info.

For court records, go to pa.alacourt.com. Select the 7th Circuit which covers Etowah County. Enter the name you want to search. Results show all matching cases. Click through for case details and documents. Pay the search fee with a credit card online.

For probate records, call or visit the office. Go to 800 Forrest Avenue in Gadsden. Tell staff what you need. They search the index books and computer system. You can view records at the counter. Copies cost a small fee. Certified copies cost more.

Details that help your search:

• Full name of the person
• Approximate dates
• Property address if relevant
• Case number for court records

Etowah County has a lot of records. The more info you bring, the faster staff can find what you need.

What Etowah County Records Contain

Property records show who owns land in Etowah County. Deeds list the buyer and seller names. They include the sale price and legal property description. Mortgages show the lender and loan amount. Liens reveal debts tied to property. All of this is public information.

Marriage records have both spouse names. The license shows when and where they wed. These records help with family research and name changes. Etowah County has marriage files going back many years. Older records may take more time to locate.

Records available in Etowah County:

• Property deeds with owner names
• Home addresses from land filings
• Mortgage and lien details
• Marriage licenses
• Wills and estate records
• Business filings

Court records have different info. Civil suits show legal disputes. Divorce files have custody and property terms. Criminal cases list charges and sentences. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court handles these. Search on AlacourtAccess or visit the Circuit Clerk at the Gadsden courthouse.

Etowah County Fees

The Probate Court charges fees for copies and recordings. Rates follow state guidelines. Call ahead to confirm current prices since they can change. The office takes cash and checks for most payments.

Standard fees in Etowah County:

• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $3.00 to $6.00
• Recording first page: $13.00 to $18.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Marriage license: $76.00 to $78.00

AlacourtAccess charges $9.99 per name search for court records online. Document images cost $5.00 for up to 20 pages. Third party people search sites set their own prices. Many offer free basic info with paid premium reports.

Etowah County Background

Etowah County formed in 1866 and was named for a Cherokee town. Gadsden became the county seat and grew as an industrial center. Steel and rubber factories drew workers to the area. That history means lots of families have roots in Etowah County going back generations.

The Probate Court has records from the county's early days. Land transfers, marriages, and estates are all on file. Some older records need special handling due to age. Staff can help locate historic files if you need them. The office has worked to preserve these records over the years.

Other Etowah County Resources

The Circuit Clerk keeps court files for Etowah County. Find civil suits, criminal cases, and family matters here. The office is at the courthouse in Gadsden. Staff help with searches and copies. For divorce records or lawsuits, start with the Circuit Clerk.

Criminal background checks use the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency system. Reports cost $25.00 with Form SBI-46. The Alabama Sex Offender Registry is free and public. Both cover Etowah County.

Business records are at the Secretary of State website. Look up any Alabama company for free. Results show registered agent names and business addresses. This helps find business owners in Etowah County.

For birth and death records, contact Alabama Vital Records. Birth certificates have a 125-year privacy period. Death records open 25 years after death. Order through VitalChek at 1-888-279-9888. The voter lookup confirms current addresses for free.

Cities in Etowah County

Etowah County has several cities and towns. Gadsden is the county seat and largest city with about 33,000 people. Other places include Attalla, Rainbow City, Southside, Glencoe, and Hokes Bluff. All property records for these areas go through the Etowah County Probate Court in Gadsden.

No cities in Etowah County meet the population threshold for dedicated pages on this site. For records help in any Etowah County community, call the Probate Court at (256) 549-5334.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Etowah County. If you cannot find what you need here, try searching neighboring counties. People who lived near county lines may have records in more than one place.