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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Dallas County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Alabama state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Dallas County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Dallas County, Alabama — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
35,545
Population
Census estimate
14,753
Households
Census estimate
$37,180
Median income
Annual household
$91,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Selma
County seat
In Alabama
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Dallas County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Dallas County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Company Profile - Alacourt.com Alabama Administrative Office of Courts |
| Criminal records | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
| Property records | Juris/Jurisdictions (MapServer) Vehicles - Dallas |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Dallas County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Dallas County Records
2026
Dallas County official government portal active
The official Dallas County government website at www.dallascounty-al.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Dallas County court records portal verified
State court system links for Dallas County verified against the Alabama judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Dallas County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Dallas County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Dallas County property records online
Dallas County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Dallas County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Dallas County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Dallas County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Alabama statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Alabama state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Dallas County Records
❌ Myth: "Dallas County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Dallas County are held by the Alabama state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Dallas County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Dallas County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Alabama state repository has verified, current Dallas County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Dallas County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Dallas County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.dallascounty-al.org — Official Dallas County government website
- www.alacourt.gov — Court records — official source
- www.alea.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Dallas County & Alabama Records
For records not specific to Dallas County, use Alabama's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Alabama statewide record systems:
- Alabama Court Records →
- Alabama Criminal Records →
- Alabama Property Records →
- Alabama Vital Records →
- Alabama Voter Records →
- Alabama Wants & Warrants →
- Alabama Licenses →
- Alabama Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Alabama statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Dallas County, Alabama
Dallas County is located in west-central Alabama. The county seat is Selma (official site: http://www.dallascounty-al.org/).
- Population: 35,545
- Households: 14,753
- Median household income: $37,180
- Median home value: $91,600
- Below poverty line: 27.1%
- Land area: 978.7 sq mi
- Population density: 36.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 25
Juris/Jurisdictions (MapServer)
Official Free
County Boundaries (1) Facility Site Point (2) Dallas County Zip Codes (3) School District Boundary (4) Municipal Boundary (5) Railroads (6) Road Centerline (7) Parcel (8) Facility Site (9) Waterbodies (10) Waterlines (11) Facility Site Parks (12) Taxing Districts (13) Tax Increment Finance ...
Vehicles - Dallas
Official Free
Skip to main content Accessibility Statement · TAX COLLECTOR · LICENSE COMMISSIONER · COUNTY HOMEPAGE · Vehicles
Company Profile - Alacourt.com
Official Free
On-Line Information Services, Inc., has provided online and Internet access to public records since 1990 . On-Line started by providing access to local tax assessment records and expanded to provide online access to Probate Court grantor/grantee indices, along with online access to digital images ...
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
Official Free
View county-specific information for Alabama's Judicial Circuit & District Courts.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
🌐 alea.gov
Arizona VINE LP
Official Free
Registering is quick - make the most of state funding and help empower victims and survivors of violent crime in your county by filling out the form today. VINE is a state-funded service and the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S.
Vital Records | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)
Official Free
Customers can obtain most vital records from the Center for Health Statistics through their county health department , usually while they wait. Records may also be obtained through the mail in about 7-10 days. Dallas County Health Department 100 Samuel O. Moseley Drive Selma, Alabama 36701
Alabama Votes | Alabama Secretary of State
Official Free
Skip to main content Braille Voter Guide · Alabama Secretary of State · Alabama Votes · Secretary of State Wes Allen · Call Toll Free: 1-800-274-8683 · 3,803,535 Registered Voters · Click here to view Unofficial Election Night Results for 2026 Primary Election ·
Dallas | Alabama Secretary of State
Official Free
County: Dallas · Phone Number: 334-874-2536 · Physical Address: 105 Lauderdale Street, Room 122, Selma, Alabama, 36701 · Mailing Address: P.O. Box 987, Selma, Alabama, 36702 · County: Dallas · Phone Number: (334) 874-2534 · Physical Address: PO Box 327, Selma, Alabama, 36702 ·
Home Page
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Dallas County, AL - Dallas County, AL
Official Free
Online Forms & Documents · Recording and Records · Recording Fees · Wills and Estates · County Government · Animal Control · Camp Perry Varner Education & Treatment Facility · Commission Office · Coroner's Office · Dallas County Commission · E911 · E911 Addressing ·
Alabama Secretary of State Business Entity Search
Business, Voter & Other
Alabama Secretary of State business entity search.
arc-sos.state.al.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Dallas County?
Dallas County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts portal: https://www.alacourt.gov/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Alabama?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Alabama record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Alabama marriage records public?
Marriage records in Alabama are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.