Mobile County White Pages

Mobile County White Pages give you access to the oldest public records in Alabama. This Gulf Coast county has records going back to 1812 and 1813. The Probate Court holds French and Spanish Colonial records from 1715 to 1841. Mobile County is home to over 400,000 people and is the second most populous county in Alabama. The city of Mobile hosts America's oldest Mardi Gras celebration. Mobile County records can help you find people, trace property ownership, and research family history in this historic area.

Mobile County Probate Court

The Mobile County Probate Court has the most complete records collection in Alabama. This office serves as the keeper of deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, wills, and estate files. The records date back over 200 years. You can find names, addresses, and family connections in these documents.

The Probate Court is in downtown Mobile at Government Street. Three different phone lines handle specific types of requests. Call the Judicial line for estate matters, the Recording line for property documents, and the Records line for copies and searches. Staff are helpful and can guide you to the right records in Mobile County.

Online Records in Mobile County

Mobile County has a powerful online search tool called Benchmark Web. This system lets you search property records, marriage licenses, and other recorded documents from home. The portal is well designed and easy to use. You can find names and addresses quickly in Mobile County records.

Visit the Mobile County Benchmark Web to start your search. Enter a name and the system shows all matching documents. You can view deed images, mortgage records, and marriage licenses. The index is free to search. Document images may require a small fee to view or print.

The screenshot above shows the Benchmark Web search interface. Type a last name to see all recorded documents for that person. Results include the document type, recording date, and book and page numbers. Click any result to see more details in Mobile County records.

For court records, use Alacourt ACCESS. This covers civil cases, criminal cases, and traffic matters from Mobile County courts. The fee is $9.99 per name search. One search checks Mobile County and all 67 Alabama counties at once.

Historical Records in Mobile County

Mobile County holds unique historical records that exist nowhere else in Alabama. The French and Spanish Colonial Records cover 1715 to 1841. The Confederate States Marine Book dates from 1862 to 1864. These records attract researchers from across the nation to Mobile County.

The historical collection in Mobile County includes:

• French Colonial Records (1715-1763)
• Spanish Colonial Records (1763-1813)
• American Period Records (1813-present)
• Confederate States Marine Book (1862-1864)
• Early property transfers and wills

If you search for ancestors in Mobile County, these records can fill gaps that other sources miss. Staff at the Probate Court can help you navigate the older documents. Some are in French or Spanish. The office has handled many genealogy requests over the years and knows where to look.

How to Search Mobile County White Pages

You can search for people in Mobile County using several methods. Online searches work for recent records. In-person visits help with older documents. Third-party White Pages sites pull data from many sources at once.

Start with the Benchmark Web portal. Enter the name you seek. The system searches deeds, mortgages, and marriage records. Each result shows where the person lived at the time of the document. This is a good way to find current or past addresses in Mobile County.

Try the Alabama voter lookup if the person is a registered voter. This free state tool shows name and address. It covers all of Alabama including Mobile County. You can also check the Secretary of State business search if the person owns or runs a company.

Third-party sites like Whitepages.com aggregate data from many sources. They often have phone numbers and email addresses that public records lack. Basic searches are free. Full reports cost money but give more detail for Mobile County and beyond.

For in-person searches, visit the Probate Court at 151 Government Street. Staff can search by name and make copies. Bring your ID. Fees depend on the number of pages. Old records may take more time to find in Mobile County archives.

What Mobile County Records Show

Public records in Mobile County contain data that helps you find people. Property records show owner names and mailing addresses. Marriage licenses list both spouses with their home addresses. Estate files show heirs and contact information. These records are open to the public under Alabama law.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, every Alabama resident can inspect public records. You do not need to explain why. The Mobile County Probate Court must let you view these documents during normal business hours.

A deed record in Mobile County typically shows:

• Grantor name (person selling or transferring)
• Grantee name (person receiving)
• Property address and legal description
• Mailing addresses of both parties
• Date of transfer and sale price

Mobile County marriage records show:

• Full names of both spouses
• Birth dates and ages
• Addresses at time of marriage
• Date and location of ceremony

Mobile County Record Fees

Mobile County charges fees for copies and certifications. The Benchmark Web portal is free to search. Viewing and printing document images costs a small fee. In-person requests have set rates per page.

Common fees in Mobile County include:

• Recording first page: $16.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Certified copy: $5.00 per document
• Plain copy: $1.00 per page
• Marriage license recording: $76.00 to $78.00

Fees can change without notice. Call the Records line at (251) 574-6070 to confirm current rates before you visit or mail a request. Mobile County accepts cash, checks, and credit cards.

Related Records in Mobile County

Other agencies in Mobile County keep records that can help your search. The Mobile Municipal Court has traffic and misdemeanor cases. Search their docket at municipalrecordsearch.com/mobileal. The city clerk office also handles public records requests.

For criminal backgrounds, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency processes statewide checks. The fee is $25 with fingerprints on SBI Form 46. This shows arrests and court outcomes from all Alabama counties including Mobile County.

The Alabama Department of Public Health issues vital records certificates. They have birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Birth certificates are restricted for 125 years. Death records open 25 years after death. Marriage and divorce certificates are public and can help confirm identity in Mobile County.

The Alabama Sex Offender Registry is free to search. It shows registered offenders with photos, addresses, and offense history. You can search by name or address in Mobile County.

Cities in Mobile County

Mobile County has one major city that qualifies for its own page. The city of Mobile is the county seat and second largest city in Alabama. Other towns in Mobile County use the same Probate Court for property records and marriage licenses.

Other places in Mobile County include Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, Satsuma, and Citronelle. All of these file records at the Mobile County Probate Court. Court cases go through the 13th Judicial Circuit.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Mobile County or are nearby. If you cannot find the person in Mobile County records, search neighboring areas. People move and records may exist in a different county.