Search Jefferson County AL Probate Court Records, Estates, Wills & Land Record Filings
Use official Jefferson County, Alabama Probate Court resources to search probate records, wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, marriage certificates, land records, recording information, court costs, and Birmingham or Bessemer division details.
Choose what you need below. Jefferson County Probate Court users usually need wills and estates information, guardianship or conservatorship help, marriage certificate copies, land records, recording services, judicial filing costs, or Birmingham/Bessemer courthouse contact details.
📂 Search land, recording or probate-related records
Use this for: land records, recorded documents, marriage license searches, archives, and probate-related record routing.
Best official path: Jefferson County Probate Court’s official website and Landmark Web record system.
Important: Full judicial probate case files may require direct court or clerk assistance at the Birmingham or Bessemer division.
Jefferson County AL Probate Court Quick Facts
Jefferson County Probate Court serves Jefferson County, Alabama through Birmingham and Bessemer divisions. The court website provides official sections for judicial matters, e-filing, adoption, conservatorship and guardianship, court costs, mental health commitments, trusts, wills and estates, marriage certificates, recording, land records, archives, elections, and notary services.
What This Jefferson County Probate Court Guide Covers
Official Jefferson County Probate Court Path
For Jefferson County, Alabama probate search intent, start with the official Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama website. The official website is the best starting point for wills and estates, guardianship, conservatorship, court costs, marriage certificates, recording, land records, archives, and court location details.
Jefferson County has two Probate Court divisions: Birmingham and Bessemer. Users should confirm which division handles the matter before visiting, filing, requesting copies, or searching older records.
Use the judicial section for wills and estates, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, mental health commitments, adoption, e-filing, and court costs.
Use recording, land records, archives, and Landmark Web for recorded documents, land records, and related public record searches.
Use the marriage certificate section to search marriage licenses or request marriage certificate copies.
Use Birmingham or Bessemer division contact details depending on where the matter belongs.
How to Search Jefferson County Probate Court Records Online
Jefferson County Probate Court record searches can involve more than one official path. Land and recording records are commonly searched through Landmark Web, while full judicial probate files, older records, estate records, guardianship files, or certified copies may require assistance from the Birmingham or Bessemer division.
Start with the official Probate Court website
Open the official Jefferson County Probate Court website to confirm the correct department: judicial, recording, land records, archives, marriage certificates, or notary.
Use Landmark Web for recorded records
Use Landmark Web for land records, recorded documents, and marriage license search paths when available.
Confirm the court division
Jefferson County has Birmingham and Bessemer probate divisions. Confirm the correct division before requesting case files, certified copies, or clerk help.
Request full probate documents if needed
For full estate files, letters testamentary, guardianship orders, conservatorship documents, or certified court records, contact the correct Probate Court division.
Opening an Estate or Probating a Will in Jefferson County, Alabama
The official Wills and Estates page explains that many self-proved wills can be admitted to probate without a hearing when proper petitions and waivers are submitted. It also explains that a hearing may be required if a will is not self-proved, if minors or incapacitated persons are involved, or if the location of next-of-kin is unknown.
Once a will is probated, the estate is called a testate estate. If a person dies without a will, the estate is called an intestate estate and may still be opened and administered. The official page notes that both testate and intestate estates must remain open for a minimum period of six months.
Use this path when a Last Will and Testament needs to be admitted to probate and letters testamentary may be needed.
Use this path when there is no will and an estate must be opened and administered.
The official Wills and Estates page explains that both testate and intestate estates must remain open for a minimum period of six months.
The court’s page includes Medicaid Estate Recovery notification requirements for probate estate proceedings and small estate filings.
Jefferson County Conservatorship and Guardianship Information
The official Conservatorship / Guardianship page explains that conservatorships and guardianships generally involve hearings and require testimony and documentation before the court can appoint someone to these positions of trust. It also states that if someone is appointed as conservator, a surety bond will be required to protect the assets of the minor or incapacitated person.
A guardian may be appointed for a minor or incapacitated person after court review, testimony, and required documentation.
A conservator may be appointed to manage assets or financial affairs, and a surety bond is generally required.
The official page states these matters generally involve hearings before appointment.
An attorney can explain probate procedures for guardianship and conservatorship matters.
Jefferson County Probate Court Costs and Filing Fees
The official Court Costs page lists Jefferson County Probate Court judicial filing fees effective October 15, 2025. Users should verify the current fee page before filing because fees can change and some filings depend on page count, hearing status, publication, or additional requirements.
The official fee page lists administration at $57.00.
Appointment of guardian or conservator is listed at $175.00.
Claims are listed at $14.00, and objection of claim is listed separately at $175.00.
Summary Distribution / Alabama Small Estates Act is listed at $50.00.
Marriage Certificates and Marriage License Records
Jefferson County Probate Court provides official sections for marriage certificates, marriage license search, and marriage certificate copies. Use these official resources for Jefferson County, Alabama marriage-record questions before using private record websites.
Use the official marriage license search path linked by Jefferson County Probate Court.
Use the marriage certificate copies page when you need an official copy of a Jefferson County marriage certificate.
The Birmingham location page lists Record Room phone numbers as 205-325-5512 and 205-325-5513.
Confirm whether the record belongs to the Birmingham or Bessemer division before visiting or requesting help.
Official Jefferson County Probate Court Links
Probate Court Website
Main official website for Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Open Probate CourtLocations & Hours
Birmingham and Bessemer division addresses, phone numbers, and office hours.
Open LocationsWills & Estates
Official probate estate guidance for wills, testate estates, intestate estates, and Medicaid notice requirements.
Open Wills & EstatesGuardianship
Official conservatorship and guardianship information for Jefferson County Probate Court.
Open Guardianship InfoCourt Costs
Official judicial filing fee schedule for Jefferson County Probate Court.
Open Court CostsLandmark Web
Official Landmark Web record search for land records, recordings, and marriage license search paths.
Open Records SearchJefferson County Probate Court Map and Locations
Jefferson County Probate Court has a Birmingham Division at 716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203, and a Bessemer Division at 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020. The official location page lists hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for both divisions.
Birmingham Division
Bessemer Division
Jefferson County Probate Court FAQs
Where is Jefferson County Probate Court located?
Jefferson County Probate Court has two Alabama divisions: Birmingham Division at 716 North Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203, and Bessemer Division at 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020.
What is the Jefferson County Probate Court phone number?
The official location page lists Birmingham Division Judicial Office at 205-325-5420 and Bessemer Division Probate Court at 205-481-4100.
How do I search Jefferson County Probate Court records?
Start with the official Probate Court website and Landmark Web. For full judicial probate files, certified copies, estate documents, or older records, contact the correct Birmingham or Bessemer division.
Does Jefferson County Probate Court handle wills and estates?
Yes. The official Wills and Estates page covers probating wills, testate estates, intestate estates, estate administration, letters testamentary, and related probate matters.
How long must an estate stay open in Jefferson County Alabama?
The official Wills and Estates page states that both testate and intestate estates must remain open for a minimum period of six months.
Does Jefferson County Probate Court handle guardianships?
Yes. The court has a Conservatorship / Guardianship section. The official page explains that these matters generally involve hearings and require testimony and documentation.
Where do I find Jefferson County Probate Court filing fees?
Use the official Court Costs page. It lists judicial filing fees, but you should verify current costs before filing because fees and requirements may change.