Russell County People Search
Russell County White Pages records are stored at the Probate Court in Phenix City. This county sits on the Georgia border across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia. About 60,000 people live in Russell County. The Probate Court keeps property deeds, marriage licenses, and estate files that help with people searches. Phenix City was once known as "America's wickedest city" before a 1950s cleanup. Today it is a growing suburb of the Columbus metro area.
Russell County Quick Facts
Russell County Probate Court
The Russell County Probate Court handles all probate records for the county. This includes property deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, wills, and estate matters. The office is on Broad Street in downtown Phenix City. Staff can help you search records and get copies.
Russell County does not have a public online portal for probate records. You need to call or visit for searches. The phone number is (334) 298-7979. Staff can check if a record exists and tell you what it contains. Some forms are available on the county website through Google Drive. For in-person visits, the courthouse is open weekdays.
For court records, use Alacourt ACCESS. This state system has case records from the 26th Judicial Circuit. It costs $9.99 per name search. Court records show names, addresses, and case outcomes. These help find people who have been in court in Russell County.
The Alacourt portal shown above covers all Alabama courts. Enter a name to see any cases from Russell County or elsewhere in the state.
| Office | Russell County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Broad Street, First Floor Phenix City, AL 36867 |
| Phone | (334) 298-7979 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Court Records | pa.alacourt.com |
How to Find People in Russell County
Finding people in Russell County requires checking both Alabama and Georgia sources. The county is part of the Columbus, Georgia metro area. Many residents work in Georgia but live in Alabama. A full search should cover both states. Start with Alabama sources, then check Georgia if needed.
The Alabama Voter Lookup at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov shows registered voters with their address. This is free. Property records at the Probate Court show who owns land and homes. Marriage records link spouses. Court records via Alacourt show case parties. All of these help with people searches in Russell County.
Ways to search Russell County White Pages:
- Check voter registration at the Alabama Secretary of State site
- Search court records through Alacourt ACCESS ($9.99)
- Call the Probate Court at (334) 298-7979
- Visit the courthouse in Phenix City
- Use third-party sites like Whitepages.com or Spokeo
- Check Georgia records for people who may work in Columbus
Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) sits partly in Russell County. Military personnel and their families make up a large part of the population. Military records are separate from county records. If you are looking for someone connected to the base, try the Department of Defense locator services. For civilians, the regular county records work best.
Online Search Options
Online tools help with Russell County searches. State databases are free or cheap. Third-party sites have broader coverage. Start with free sources and pay only if needed. Here are the top online resources.
The Alabama Secretary of State business search shows business owners. Enter a name to see if they own a company. Results include the business address. This is free. The Alabama Sex Offender Registry is also free. It shows registered offenders with photos and addresses.
Third-party people search sites aggregate data from all 50 states. Whitepages.com has over 275 million records. Basic searches are free. Full reports cost money. These sites pull from public records, social media, and commercial data. They often find people who cross state lines between Russell County and Georgia.
The voter lookup above is a fast free tool. Anyone registered to vote in Russell County appears with their current address.
What Russell County Records Contain
Each record type has different details. Property records show owners. Marriage records link spouses. Court records show case parties. Knowing what each holds helps you pick the right source for your Russell County search.
Property records are often the most useful. They show who owns any land or home in Russell County. The deed lists the owner's name and mailing address. It shows when they bought and what they paid. If someone owns property, you can find where they live. The Probate Court keeps these records and can search by name or address.
Russell County records typically include:
- Property deeds with owner names and mailing addresses
- Marriage licenses with spouse names and wedding dates
- Will and estate filings with heir information
- Court cases with party names and outcomes
- Voter registration with current home address
Under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, these records are public. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need to give a reason. The law gives all Alabama residents the right to inspect and copy public records. Russell County follows this law.
Russell County Fees
Russell County charges fees for copies. In-person searches are usually free. You pay when you want copies to take with you. Fees follow state guidelines. Call the Probate Court to confirm current rates.
Common fees in Russell County:
- Copy of recorded document: $1.00 per page
- Certified copy: $5.00 plus copy fees
- Recording fee (first page): $13.00
- Recording fee (additional pages): $3.00 each
- Marriage license: $78.00
Court records through Alacourt cost $9.99 per name search. Document images cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages. Third-party sites set their own prices. Basic Whitepages searches are free. Full reports range from $1 to $30.
Related Records
Other offices keep records that may help. The Circuit Clerk has court files. The Tax Assessor tracks property. The Sheriff has arrest records. Each may have addresses or contact info for people in Russell County.
For vital records, contact the Alabama Department of Public Health at alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords. Birth records are restricted for 125 years. Death records have a 25-year wait. Marriage and divorce certificates cost $15 each. These can confirm identity or family ties for people in Russell County.
Since Russell County borders Georgia, check Muscogee County records in Columbus too. Many Russell County residents work across the river. They may have property, court cases, or other records in Georgia. The Muscogee County Superior Court has online access to Georgia records.
About Russell County
Russell County was formed in 1832 from Creek Indian lands. The county seat is Phenix City, which sits directly across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia. In the 1940s and 1950s, Phenix City was called "the wickedest city in America" for its gambling, prostitution, and corruption. After the 1954 assassination of attorney-general-elect Albert Patterson, the governor declared martial law and cleaned up the city.
Today Russell County has about 60,000 residents. It is part of the Columbus, Georgia metro area. Fort Moore (renamed from Fort Benning in 2023) employs many residents. The county is growing as people seek housing on the Alabama side while working in Columbus. This cross-border life means records exist in both states for many Russell County residents.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Russell County. If the person you seek lives near a county line, try these areas too. Many people move within the Columbus metro area.