U.S. Title Records  is the leading industry for providing online title, mortgage, owner, and lien searches in Alabama.

Search all counties for Alabama property records by name or address. Find all Alabama property records, deeds, title data, and lien information for all US counties.

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Here are the main ways to search for property records, titles, and liens:

County Probate Offices

• Each county’s Probate Office maintains property records, deeds, and liens
• You can visit in person or use their online portal if available
• For example, Jefferson County has the Alabama Records Search system
• Some records may require a small fee to access

Online Resources:

1. Alabama Department of Revenue’s OPPAL system (Online Property Payment and Assessment Look-up)

• Access tax records and property assessments
• Visit www.alabamainteractive.org/ador_oppal

2. County Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Many counties offer free online property record searches
• Includes parcel maps, ownership info, and tax assessment data

Title Companies:

• Can conduct professional title searches
• Provide detailed reports on ownership history, liens, encumbrances
• Usually charge a fee for their services

For the most comprehensive search:

1. Start with the county Probate Office where the property is located
2. Check both current and historical records
3. Look for deeds, mortgages, tax liens, and judgments
4. Consider hiring a title company for complex searches

Real Estate Records in Alabama

Let me create a visual guide showing the main types of real estate records found in Alabama.

Main Types of Real Estate Records in Alabama

Alabama maintains several important real estate records at the county level, primarily through Probate Courts and Revenue Offices:

1. Deeds – Documents transferring property ownership, including:
   • Warranty Deeds (most common, providing strongest protections)
   • Quitclaim Deeds (transferring ownership without warranties)
   • Special Warranty Deeds (limited guarantees)
2. Mortgages – Loan documents secured by property:
   • First and second mortgages
   • Mortgage satisfaction records (showing paid-off loans)
   • Refinancing documents
3. Tax Records:
   • Property tax assessments
   • Tax payment histories
   • Tax sale certificates
   • Property tax liens
4. Liens – Claims against property:
   • Mechanic’s liens (for unpaid construction work)
   • Judgment liens (from court cases)
   • HOA liens (for unpaid homeowner association fees)
5. Additional Important Records:
   • Plat maps and surveys
   • Easements and right-of-way agreements
   • Property restrictions and covenants
   • Foreclosure documents
   • Probate records (for inherited property)
   • Title insurance policies

Most Alabama counties maintain these records through their local Probate Court offices, though some larger counties may have dedicated recording departments. Many counties now offer online access to at least some of these records through the Alabama Land Records Database.