About the Mobile County Clerk's Office
Alabama does not use the Texas-style "district clerk" and "county clerk" split. In Mobile County, circuit and district court case records are held through the Alabama Unified Judicial System and the Mobile County Circuit Clerk for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. The official site names Ashleigh Long as Circuit Clerk. The office handles circuit civil, circuit criminal, domestic relations, district criminal, district civil and small claims, juvenile, traffic, garnishments, and related filings.
The Mobile County clerk's office is a high-volume operation. The court site links eForms, traffic resolution, payment portals, and judges' pages from one navigation hub, which makes it easier to route requests to the right division.
Mobile County Circuit Clerk
Clerk: Ashleigh Long
Mobile County Courthouse
205 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36644
Court Admin 251-574-8420
mobilecourtadmin@alacourt.gov
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri
What the Clerk Does in Mobile County
The Circuit Clerk's duties are set by Alabama statute and by the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration, particularly Rule 4. The clerk files pleadings, manages court records, issues process such as summonses and writs, collects fees, and maintains the official docket. Alabama Rule of Judicial Administration 5 governs clerk and register office workdays. In Mobile County, the clerk also coordinates with Court Administration in Suite 858, North Tower for jury and operational matters.
- File and index circuit and district case pleadings
- Manage official court records and the daily docket
- Issue summonses, writs, garnishments, and certified copies
- Collect filing fees, fines, restitution, and court costs
- Coordinate jury administration with Court Administration
How to Request a Certified Copy
Certified copies are needed for legal proceedings, name changes, immigration, and many private legal matters. To get a certified copy of a Mobile County court order, judgment, or filing, route the request to the Circuit Clerk. Bring the case number if you have it. If you only have party names and an approximate filing year, the clerk's office can usually still pull the file.
- Identify the case number, court division, and approximate date.
- Complete the records request form or speak with a clerk at the counter.
- Submit the request with the required copy and certification fee.
- Pick up the certified copy or arrange for mail return.
For probate matters, route the certified copy request to Mobile County Probate Court instead of the Circuit Clerk.
Records Request Form Fields
A records request to the Mobile County Circuit Clerk usually collects the case-identifying details below, plus the type and number of copies requested. Bring photo ID and the correct fee.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | Helpful | Use the format with court prefix and year (e.g., CC25-2821) |
| Party Names | Yes | Plaintiff/defendant or petitioner/respondent |
| Document Type | Yes | Order, judgment, motion, transcript, file copy |
| Number of Copies | Yes | Plain and certified counts |
| Certified vs Plain | Yes | Certified copies for legal use |
| Pickup or Mail | Yes | Delivery method |
Mobile County Clerk Fees
Fees at the Mobile County Circuit Clerk are set by the Alabama court fee schedule. Probate fees are different and listed on the probate records page. The fee structure below summarizes the common items. Confirm the current amount with the clerk before you submit a large request because fee schedules change.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plain copy per page | Set by clerk fee schedule |
| Certified copy per page | Set by clerk fee schedule |
| Certification fee | Set by clerk fee schedule |
| Civil filing fee | Set by Alabama court fee schedule |
| Small claims filing fee | Set by Alabama court fee schedule |
| Garnishment fee | Set by Alabama court fee schedule |
Common Mobile County Court Forms
Alabama hosts a statewide court forms library at eForms.Alacourt.gov. This is the official site for forms used in Mobile County circuit and district matters. The Mobile court links page is a one-screen index of statewide tools.
- Alabama eForms - Statewide court form library
- Alabama Traffic Ticket information - Look up a traffic citation
- Alabama Online Traffic Resolution - Eligible online disposition
- Alapay - Pay traffic and criminal court fines
- Mobile County court links - Local and state navigation hub
Use the eForms site for the most up-to-date court forms statewide.
Mail and Online Payments
The Mobile County Circuit Clerk participates in the Alabama state payment portals. Traffic and criminal fines route through Alapay. Probate court costs route through Benchmark WEB after registration; pay-by-phone is at 1-855-436-6812 with a 5% convenience fee. For mailed certified copy requests, include the case identification and a check or money order for the correct fee.
Always confirm the case is eligible for online payment before you submit; not every Mobile County fine or fee runs through Alapay.
Court Administration and Jury Service
Court Administration for Mobile County sits in Suite 858, North Tower of Government Plaza. The office handles jury administration and acts as the emergency jury contact. Email is mobilecourtadmin@alacourt.gov and fax is 251-574-4741. Jurors summoned for service report to the 8th floor, North Tower at the Mobile County Courthouse. The official jury page says jurors should register online at juror.alacourt.gov immediately after receiving a summons. Requests for excuse or postponement must be made in writing and cannot be made by telephone.
The court site also notes practical details that matter on the day of service. Jurors should arrive 15 minutes early because elevators are often crowded. Jurors may bring cell phones after showing Court Police the summons on the first day. The 13th Circuit judges provide free parking access during jury service. The jury lounge is on the 8th floor with tables and vending machines.