Alabama Counties
Alabama has 67 counties, each with a health department that can issue certified death certificates. Through the statewide ViSION system, any county health department can access and issue death records for deaths that occurred anywhere in Alabama. Select a county below to find contact information and local procedures for obtaining death records.
All 67 Alabama Counties
About Alabama County Health Departments
Each Alabama county has a health department that serves as the local office for vital records. These offices are part of the Alabama Department of Public Health network, with one exception: Jefferson County operates its own independent health department (JCDH) separate from the ADPH system.
All county health departments are connected through the ViSION electronic system. This means you can request a certified death certificate from any county health department in Alabama, regardless of which county the death occurred in. Walk-in service is available at all locations during regular business hours.
Standard fees apply statewide: $15 for a search that includes one certified copy, and $6 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Most county offices accept cash, check, or money order. Some locations also accept credit and debit cards.