Monroe County People Search

Monroe County White Pages give you access to public records in the "Literary Capital of Alabama." Monroeville serves as the county seat. The Probate Court keeps property records, marriage licenses, and estate documents with names and addresses. Monroe County is famous as the home of Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird." The Old Monroe County Courthouse became a National Historic Landmark in 2021. It inspired the courtroom scenes in Lee's novel. About 20,000 people live in Monroe County. Truman Capote also had ties to this area.

Monroe County Probate Court

The Monroe County Probate Court handles all local public records. This office keeps deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, wills, and probate files. These documents contain names and addresses that help you find people. Staff can assist with searches in Monroe County records.

The courthouse is on North Alabama Avenue in downtown Monroeville. Note that hours vary by day. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Thursday, the office closes at noon. Plan your visit around these hours when you need records from Monroe County.

Online Records in Monroe County

Monroe County offers online access to public records through the Ingenuity system. This platform lets you search property records, deeds, and mortgages from your computer. The search is free. Document images may cost a small fee to view or print.

Visit the Monroe County Probate portal to start your search. Enter a name and the system finds all matching documents. Results show the recording date and document type. This helps you locate addresses in Monroe County records.

The screenshot above shows the Monroe County search page. The Ingenuity platform powers many Alabama county record systems. Type a last name in the search field to find deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded items in Monroe County.

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

How to Search Monroe County White Pages

You have multiple ways to find people in Monroe County. Online searches are fast and convenient. In-person visits let you see older records and get certified copies. Third-party White Pages sites aggregate data from many sources at once.

Start online at the Monroe County Ingenuity portal. Enter the name you seek. Property records show owners and their mailing addresses. A recent deed or mortgage will have a current address. This makes a good first step for any Monroe County search.

The Alabama voter lookup is another free tool. If the person is registered to vote, you can find their name and address here. The Secretary of State business search helps when the person owns or manages a company in Monroe County.

Third-party sites like Whitepages.com and Spokeo combine data from many databases. They often have phone numbers and email addresses that public records lack. Basic info is free. Full reports cost money but offer more detail for Monroe County and beyond.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 65 North Alabama Avenue. Staff can look up records by name and make copies. Bring your ID. Old records may take longer to find. Call ahead if you need something specific from Monroe County archives.

What Monroe County Records Show

Public records in Monroe County hold data useful for finding people. Deed records list property owners and mailing addresses. Marriage licenses show both spouses with their home addresses. Estate files identify heirs and contact details. All of these are public under Alabama law.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, any Alabama resident can inspect public records. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The Monroe County Probate Court must provide access during normal business hours.

A deed record in Monroe County typically contains:

• Grantor name (seller or transferor)
• Grantee name (buyer or recipient)
• Property location and legal description
• Mailing addresses for both parties
• Date and consideration (sale price)

Marriage records in Monroe County show:

• Full names of both spouses
• Birth dates and ages
• Addresses at time of marriage
• Date the license was issued

Monroe County Record Fees

Monroe County publishes a fee schedule for records services. Online searching is free. Copies, certifications, and recording new documents have set costs. These fees help maintain the records system in Monroe County.

Published fees for Monroe County include:

• Recording: $3.00 per page
• Filing fee: $1.00
• Deed tax: $0.50 per $500 of value
• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $3.00 to $5.00 per document
• Marriage license: $76.00 to $78.00

Fees may change without notice. Call the Probate Court at (251) 743-4107 to verify current rates. Monroe County accepts cash, checks, and credit cards at the office window.

Related Records in Monroe County

Other offices in Monroe County keep records that may help your search. The Circuit Clerk has court files including civil suits and divorces. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records. The Tax Assessor keeps property tax rolls with owner names. Each adds to the picture when you search for someone in Monroe County.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency handles criminal background checks statewide. The fee is $25 with fingerprints on SBI Form 46. Results show arrests and court outcomes from all Alabama counties including Monroe County.

The Alabama Department of Public Health issues vital records certificates. They have birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Birth records are restricted for 125 years. Death records become public 25 years after death. Marriage and divorce certificates are available to anyone and can help verify identity in Monroe County.

The Alabama Sex Offender Registry is free to search. Look up offenders by name, address, or radius in Monroe County.

Cities in Monroe County

Monroe County has a few small towns. None meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate page. The Probate Court in Monroeville serves all of Monroe County. You can find people in any of these communities using Monroe County records.

Towns in Monroe County include Monroeville (the county seat), Frisco City, and Excel. Monroeville draws visitors who want to see where Harper Lee grew up and the courthouse that inspired her famous book. All towns use the Monroe County Probate Court for property records and marriage licenses. Court cases go through the 35th Judicial Circuit.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Monroe County. If you cannot find the person in Monroe County records, try the neighboring areas. People move and their records may be in a different county.