Find People in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County White Pages records are kept at the Probate Court in Dadeville. This county is home to Lake Martin, one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States. About 40,000 people live in Tallapoosa County, with many in the Alexander City area. The Probate Court keeps property deeds, marriage licenses, and estate files that contain names and addresses useful for finding people. The county has satellite offices in Alexander City and Tallassee for added convenience.
Tallapoosa County Quick Facts
Tallapoosa County Probate Court
The Tallapoosa County Probate Court handles all probate records. This includes property deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, wills, and estate matters. The main office is on North Broadnax Street in Dadeville. Satellite offices serve Alexander City and Tallassee for some services.
Tallapoosa County does not have a public online portal for probate records. You need to call or visit for searches. The Dadeville office phone is (256) 825-4266. The Alexander City office is at (256) 234-3264. The Tallassee office, open Mondays only, is at (334) 252-1804. Staff can check if records exist and tell you what they contain.
For court records, use Alacourt ACCESS. This state system has case records from the 5th Judicial Circuit, which covers Tallapoosa County. 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 Tallapoosa County.
The Alacourt portal above covers all Alabama courts. Enter a name to see any cases from Tallapoosa County or other parts of the state.
| Main Office | 125 North Broadnax Street, Room 126 Dadeville, AL 36853 Phone: (256) 825-4266 |
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| Alexander City | Phone: (256) 234-3264 |
| Tallassee | Phone: (334) 252-1804 (Mondays only) |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Court Records | pa.alacourt.com |
How to Search Tallapoosa County Records
Finding people in Tallapoosa County means using several sources. Lake Martin draws many seasonal residents who may not appear in all records. Start with free state tools. Then try local records if needed. The satellite offices make it easier to search no matter where you are in the county.
The Alabama Voter Lookup at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov shows registered voters with their address. This is free and often current. Property records at the Probate Court show who owns land and lakefront homes. Marriage records link spouses. Court records via Alacourt show case parties. Use all of these for people searches in Tallapoosa County.
Ways to search Tallapoosa County White Pages:
- Check voter registration at the Alabama Secretary of State site
- Search court records through Alacourt ACCESS ($9.99)
- Call the Dadeville office at (256) 825-4266
- Use the Alexander City satellite at (256) 234-3264
- Visit any of the three county office locations
- Use third-party sites for broader coverage
Lake Martin has many vacation homes. Property owners may live elsewhere most of the year. If you are looking for someone with a lake house, check both their lake address and their primary residence. Property records show the mailing address, which is often their main home. This helps find people who split time between Tallapoosa County and other places.
Online Search Options
Online tools help with Tallapoosa County searches even without a local portal. State databases cover everyone. Third-party sites have data from across the country. Start with free sources and pay only if needed. Here are the best options.
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 shows registered offenders with photos and locations. For criminal background checks, ALEA charges $25 with fingerprints.
Third-party people search sites work well for Tallapoosa County. Whitepages.com has over 275 million records. Spokeo and BeenVerified are similar. These sites pull data from public records, social media, and marketing databases. They may find people who have little official footprint locally. Basic searches are free. Full reports cost between $1 and $30.
The voter lookup shown above is one of the fastest free tools. If someone votes in Tallapoosa County, you can find their address here.
What Tallapoosa County Records Contain
Different record types have different details. Property records show owners. Marriage records link spouses. Court records show case parties. Knowing what each one holds helps you pick the right source for your Tallapoosa County search.
Property records are often the most useful. They show who owns any land or home in Tallapoosa County. Lake Martin property is especially well documented. 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.
Tallapoosa 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. Tallapoosa County follows this law at all offices.
Tallapoosa County Fees
Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa 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 depending on detail level.
Related Records
Other offices keep records that may help with your search. 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 Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County.
The Alabama Sex Offender Registry at communitynotification.com is free. It shows registered offenders with their photos and addresses. ALEA offers criminal background checks for $25. Use multiple sources for the best results in Tallapoosa County.
About Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County was formed in 1832 from Creek Indian lands. The county is named for the Tallapoosa River. The county seat is Dadeville, a small town in the eastern part of the county. Alexander City, on the northern edge, is the largest city. It grew around the Russell textile mills.
Lake Martin is the county's main feature today. Built in 1926, it is one of the largest man-made lakes in America with over 700 miles of shoreline. The lake draws visitors and second-home owners from across the Southeast. Many property owners live in Birmingham, Atlanta, or Montgomery and come to their lake houses on weekends. This seasonal population adds to the records you may need to search in Tallapoosa County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Tallapoosa County. If the person you seek lives near a county line, try these areas too. Lake Martin extends into Coosa and Elmore Counties, so lakefront searches may need to check those areas.