Alabama Secretary of State

The Alabama Secretary of State is responsible for a wide variety of duties, ranging from overseeing elections to maintaining state records. The Alabama Secretary of State is the chief election officer of Alabama. The Secretary of State is responsible for the administration of elections, voter registration, and campaign finance. Some of the key responsibilities of the Alabama Secretary of State’s office include:

  • Overseeing elections in Alabama
  • Registering businesses and maintaining business records
  • Maintaining vital records such as birth and death certificates
  • Handling notary public applications
  • Issuing professional licenses

The Alabama Secretary of State’s office also provides a number of online services, such as Business Filings Online and the Alabama Business Portal. These online services make it easier for businesses to comply with state requirements and stay up-to-date on Alabama business news.

The Alabama Secretary of State is elected to a four-year term by the people of Alabama. The current Alabama Secretary of State is John Merrill. The Alabama Secretary of State’s office is located in the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. The office can be contacted by phone at (334) 242-7200 or by email at John.Merrill@sos.alabama.gov. The Alabama Secretary of State’s website can be found at www.sos.alabama.gov.

Alabama Circuit Clerk

The Alabama Circuit Clerk is a position that is responsible for maintaining court records and collecting fees in Alabama state courts. The circuit clerk is an elected position in each of Alabama’s 42 judicial circuits.

Duties of the circuit clerk include:

  • Maintaining court records
  • Collecting fees
  • Serving as clerk of the Alabama Court of Appeals and the Alabama Supreme Court when those courts are sitting in the circuit
  • Performing such other duties as may be prescribed by law.

Alabama County Clerk

Alabama County Clerks are responsible for a wide variety of duties within their counties. The Alabama Constitution and state statutes charge the county clerk with numerous responsibilities, most of which center on maintaining records.

County Clerk’s office hours, contact information, and holidays are available on the County website.

The Alabama Department of Revenue administers and enforces the Alabama Revenue Code, which is the source of Alabama’s tax laws.

The Alabama Department of Revenue is responsible for collecting taxes, administering tax laws, and providing information to taxpayers.

The Alabama Department of Revenue also administers several other programs, including the Alabama Business Privilege Tax and the Alabama Cigarette Tax.

The Alabama Department of Revenue is led by the Commissioner of Revenue, who is appointed by the Governor.

Alabama County Clerks are responsible for maintaining a wide variety of records for their counties. These records include:

  • Birth certificates
  • Death certificates
  • Marriage licenses
  • Business licenses
  • Property records
  • Court records

The Alabama County Clerks Association is a professional organization that represents the county clerks of Alabama. The Association provides training and resources to county clerks, and advocates for legislation that supports the work of county clerks.

The Alabama County Clerks Association supports the following legislation: