Bibb County Public Records

How to Find Public Records in Bibb County in 2026

Members of the public seeking government documents may access publicly available information related to public records through BibbRecords.org as well as through official county and state agency portals. Public records maintained by Bibb County, Alabama encompass a broad range of document categories, including court filings, property records, vital records, tax assessments, law enforcement records, and administrative documents. The availability of specific records depends on the custodial agency, the nature of the document, and applicable state exemptions.

Online Access:

The Bibb County Fourth Circuit Court provides online access to court case information through the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts portal. Members of the public may search civil, criminal, and probate case records using the court's online case search tool. The Alabama Traffic Service Center allows individuals to look up traffic citations and resolve traffic violations online without visiting a courthouse. Property tax and assessment records are accessible through the Alabama Department of Revenue's county appraisal and assessment records directory. No registration is required to conduct basic searches through these portals.

In-Person Requests:

Members of the public may inspect records in person at the Bibb County Courthouse, located at 35 Court Square East, Centreville, AL 35042. The Circuit Court Clerk's office accepts walk-in requests during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Requestors should identify the specific record sought, provide any known case numbers or parcel identifiers, and present a valid government-issued photo identification when requesting certified copies.

Written/Mail Requests:

Written requests may be submitted by mail to the applicable custodial office. Requests should include the full name of the subject, the type of record sought, the approximate date range, and the requestor's return mailing address. Under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, agencies are required to respond to public records requests within a reasonable time. Fees for copies must be included with the written request or remitted upon notification.

Phone/Email:

The Bibb County Circuit Court Clerk's office may be reached by telephone at (205) 926-3103. The Bibb County Tax Assessor/Tax Collector, Angela Langston, may be contacted at the courthouse annex. Specific email contacts for individual offices are available through the respective agency websites.

What Are Public Records in Bibb County?

Public records in Alabama are defined under Alabama Code § 36-12-40 as all written, typed, or printed books, papers, letters, documents, and maps made or received in pursuance of law by public officers in the transaction of public business. The following record types are maintained by various Bibb County and state agencies:

Court records (civil, criminal, probate, and family court filings) — maintained by the Bibb County Circuit Court Clerk at the Fourth Circuit Court of Alabama
Property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, and assessments) — maintained by the Bibb County Judge of Probate and the Tax Assessor; assessment data is accessible through the Alabama Department of Revenue county records directory
Vital records (birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates) — marriage certificates are issued through the Alabama Department of Public Health vital records program; birth and death records are maintained by ADPH's Center for Health Statistics
Tax records (property tax assessments and payment histories) — maintained by the Bibb County Tax Assessor/Tax Collector
Law enforcement records (arrest logs, incident reports, and sex offender registration data) — the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sex Offender Registry provides statewide offender location data; local law enforcement staff register offenders and forward information to the ALEA state repository
Traffic citation records — accessible through the Alabama Traffic Service Center
Human services records — the Alabama Department of Human Resources county office directory lists the Bibb County DHR office contact information
Corrections records — inmate information related to the Bibb County Correctional Facility is maintained by the Alabama Department of Corrections
Voting and election records, meeting minutes and agendas, and budget and financial documents — maintained by the Bibb County Commission and the Bibb County Probate Judge's office

Is Bibb County an Open Records County?

Bibb County operates in full compliance with Alabama's open records law. Under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, every citizen has a right to inspect and take a copy of any public writing of this state, except as otherwise expressly provided by statute. The Alabama Attorney General has affirmed that this provision applies broadly to all public agencies, including county-level offices. As stated in guidance from the Alabama Attorney General's office, "the Open Records Law reflects a strong public policy in favor of the public's right of access to public records."

Alabama does not have a separate Freedom of Information Act; the open records framework is established entirely through § 36-12-40 and related provisions of the Alabama Code. Bibb County offices are required to make non-exempt public records available for inspection during regular business hours. No county-specific ordinance currently restricts access beyond the limitations established under state law. The Alabama Open Meetings Act, codified at Alabama Code § 36-25A-1 et seq., further requires that meetings of governmental bodies be open to the public, and that minutes of such meetings be maintained as public records.

How Much Does It Cost to Get Public Records in Bibb County?

The standard fee structure for public records copies in Alabama is governed by state statute and individual agency schedules. The following fees are representative of current charges:

Record Type	Standard Fee
Plain paper copies (per page)	$0.25 – $1.00
Certified copies of court documents	$1.00 – $5.00 per document
Certified copies of vital records (marriage)	$15.00 per certificate (ADPH)
Property record copies	Varies by document length
Electronic records	Actual cost of duplication

Inspection of records at a public counter is provided at no charge in most offices.
Certification fees apply when an official seal or attestation is required.
Search fees are not authorized under Alabama's open records statute for standard requests.
Payment methods accepted at the Bibb County Courthouse include cash, money order, and personal check made payable to the applicable office; credit card acceptance varies by department.
Fee waivers are not expressly mandated under Alabama Code § 36-12-40 but may be granted at the discretion of the custodial agency for indigent requestors or requests serving a clear public interest.

Does Bibb County Have Free Public Records?

Free inspection of public records is available at the offices of the custodial agencies during regular business hours. Members of the public may review court case files at the Bibb County Circuit Court Clerk's office without charge. Property assessment data is accessible at no cost through the Alabama Department of Revenue's appraisal and assessment records portal. Sex offender registration data is available to the public at no charge through the ALEA Sex Offender Registry. Traffic citation information may be reviewed through the Alabama Traffic Service Center without a fee. The distinction between free inspection and free copies is significant: while inspection is provided at no cost, reproduction of records in paper or certified form is subject to the applicable fee schedule. Marriage certificate information may be verified at no cost through the Alabama Department of Public Health vital records office, though issuance of a certified copy requires payment of the standard fee.

Who Can Request Public Records in Bibb County?

Any person may request public records in Alabama, regardless of residency, citizenship, or stated purpose. Alabama Code § 36-12-40 does not restrict access to residents of the state, and requestors are not required to explain the reason for their request when seeking non-exempt records. The following conditions apply:

Identification: Requestors are not required by statute to present identification for inspection of public records; however, individual offices may require identification when issuing certified copies or when the request involves records with restricted access.
Residency: Non-residents of Alabama retain the same right of access as residents under the open records statute.
Purpose: No statement of purpose is required for standard public records requests.
Restrictions by record type: Certain records, including juvenile court records, adoption records, and sealed court files, are accessible only to parties with a demonstrated legal interest or by court order.
Requesting personal records: Individuals requesting their own records, such as personal court history or DHR case files, may be required to provide proof of identity. The Alabama Department of Human Resources county office contact page provides guidance on accessing personal case records through the Bibb County DHR office.

What Records Are Confidential in Bibb County?

Alabama law identifies specific categories of records that are exempt from public disclosure. The following records are currently withheld from public access under applicable state and federal law:

Sealed court records — records sealed by judicial order are not available for public inspection
Juvenile records — records pertaining to minors in delinquency or dependency proceedings are confidential under Alabama Code § 12-15-133
Ongoing criminal investigation records — law enforcement records compiled during active investigations are exempt to the extent that disclosure would impede prosecution
Personal identifying information — Social Security numbers, financial account data, and similar identifiers are redacted from publicly released documents
Medical and health records — protected under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state health privacy provisions
Adoption records — sealed by statute and accessible only through court petition
Child welfare and protective services records — maintained confidentially by the Alabama Department of Human Resources pursuant to state and federal child welfare law
Personnel records — employee records of public agencies are exempt from disclosure except for information relating to compensation and job classification
Trade secrets and proprietary business information — exempt where disclosure would cause competitive harm
Security plans and critical infrastructure details — withheld to protect public safety

Alabama Code § 36-12-40 provides that the right of inspection does not apply to records "expressly provided by statute" to be confidential. Agencies bear the burden of identifying the specific statutory exemption applicable to any withheld record.

Bibb County Recorder's Office: Contact Information and Hours

Bibb County Circuit Court Clerk (Fourth Circuit Court of Alabama)
35 Court Square East
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-3103
Bibb County Fourth Circuit Court

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed on state and federal holidays

Bibb County Tax Assessor/Tax Collector
8 Court Square West
Centreville, AL 35042
Contact via Alabama Department of Revenue county records directory

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Alabama Department of Public Health – Vital Records (Marriage Certificates)
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625
(334) 206-5418
Alabama Department of Public Health Vital Records

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency – Driver License Office (Bibb County)
8 Court Square West, Suite A
Centreville, AL 35042
ALEA Driver License Offices

Alabama Department of Human Resources – Bibb County Office
Director: Catherine Champion
Contact information available through the Alabama DHR county office directory

Bibb County Correctional Facility (Alabama Department of Corrections)
565 Bibb Lane
Brent, AL 35034
Alabama Department of Corrections – Bibb County Facility