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| Text Keyword | Response |
|---|---|
| Abandoned Property
Neglected Property abandoned home overgrown |
To report overgrown or neglected property call 205-325-5321. |
| Agenda
Meeting Minutes |
All commission meeting minutes and agendas can be found on our website: https://jeffersoncountyal.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx |
| animal control
stray dogs stray cats |
Jefferson County contracts with the Greater Bham Humane Society for animal control services, you can contact them at 205-591-6522 to report stray dogs & cats. |
| Bessemer Courthouse
Bessemer Justice Center |
The Bessemer Courthouse is located at 1801 3rd Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020. The revenue office there can be contacted at 205-481-4110. The Bessemer Justice Center houses State Courts for the Bessemer Division and is located at 1851 2nd Ave. North, Bessemer, AL 35020. |
| Boat
boat license boat tag |
You can visit the Revenue Department website here: : https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=704&pg=Boats |
| Bulk Waste | To dispose of bulk waste please contact one of the following area landfills: Mt. Olive Landfill ($13 for a pickup truck) 101 Barber Blvd Gardendale, AL 35071 205-631-8258 Johns Transfer Station ($13-500 pds or less) 5125 Bessemer Johns Road Bessemer, AL 35023 205-426-5444 Peabody Convenience Center 11510 Lock 17 Road Bessemer, AL 35023 205-497-0318 |
| Business License
reseller license |
For information on getting or renewing a business license visit our revenue department website or call our enforcement division at 205-731-2965. https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=847&pg=Business |
| Car Tag
Vehicle Registration |
You can renew your car tag online here https://tagit.jccal.org/Home/Requirements For questions about registering a new vehicle or transferring a registration, call 205-325-5171 or visit one of our five convenient locations. |
| Center Point Satellite Office | The Center Point satellite office is located at 2651 Center Point Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35215. The revenue office there can be reached at 205-714-7175. |
| Child Support
paternity |
If you need help with Child Support enforcement visit this webpage: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=647&pg=Child+Support+Enforcement |
| Cleanups
Garbage Cleanups litter cleanups community cleanups |
Visit here for information on volunteer cleanups and free drop off days! https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2163&pg=Volunteer+Cleanups |
| Commission District
What is my district? |
To find out which commission district you live in follow the link to a map to insert your address https://jeffco-al.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=e7886d79a1284fe994dd4da5dd8b4f53 |
| Commissioner | Contact information for Commissioner offices can be found here: https://jeffco-al.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=e7886d79a1284fe994dd4da5dd8b4f53 |
| Contact
Office Hours Phone number |
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N Birmingham, AL 35203 | 205-325-5300 Link to phone directory is here: https://www.jccal.org/Sites/Jefferson_County/Documents/2021/Directory%20-%209-30-2021.pdf Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM (excluding approved holidays). |
| Copy Deed | If you need a copy of your deed, please contact Probate Court. https://jeffcoprobatecourt.com/recording/faq/ |
| Copy of Divorce certificate | You can get a copy of your Divorce, marriage or birth certificate on this state website: https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/alabama/alabama-vital-records?click_id=600386559116115970&ppc=0 |
| Court date
court docket court case |
For court information please contact either district court at 205-325-5309 or circuit court at 205-325-5285. To view court dockets visit here: https://pa.alacourt.com/frmDocketListsearch.aspx?LOC=1 |
| COVID-19 Rental Assistance
ERAP |
For information and applications for rental assistance associated with COVID-19 rental assistance, follow this link: https://erap.jccal.org/ |
| Data | For Jefferson County date visit Open Data - https://data-jeffco-al.opendata.arcgis.com/ |
| Dockets
court dockets |
Court Dockets can be viewed here https://pa.alacourt.com/frmDocketListsearch.aspx?LOC=1 |
| Drivers License | New licenses are issued only at ALEA offices. For locations visit: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license Renewals may be processed online using the link above, or in-person at any Jefferson County Revenue Office location. |
| Economic Development
business property industrial park |
For Economic Development property in Jefferson County visit the Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority - https://jeffmet.com/ |
| Election | Here is a link to the dates for the upcoming local elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Municipal_elections_in_Jefferson_County,_Alabama_(2022). |
| Emergency Alerts
weather alerts |
You can sign up for Emergency Alerts here https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611901/login |
| Family Court
Divorce |
Contacts can be found for Family Court here: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=642&pg=Administration&hilite=Family+court |
| FAQ | Your frequently asked questions options are: AGENDA, CAR TAG, CONTACT, GARBAGE SERVICE, PROPERTY TAX, SEWER BILL or TRAFFIC TICKET |
| FEMA Help | Follow this link for phone numbers and information on how to get FEMA relief from the Oct. 6-7 storms |
| file claim | To file a claim against Jefferson County please visit the risk management website at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=490&pg=Risk+Management |
| Flood Damage
Flooding |
If you have flood damage you want to report from Oct 6, please follow this link and fill out the form. This is not a substitute for submitting through insurance, nor does it ensure financial assistance. You will be contacted if assistance becomes available: https://www.jeffcoema.org/damageportal |
| funeral
indigent burial coroner |
If you are trying to reach the coroner, please follow this link to their webpage: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=236&pg=Coroner%2FMedical+Examiner |
| Garbage Service
trash pickup |
Amwaste is the garbage provider for unincorporated parts of Jefferson County. To set up service, or if you have questions about your service call 205-788-1400 or email customercare@amwasteusa.com |
| Grease
grease drop off |
For questions on grease disposal call 205-238-3876 or visit our website for a map of locations: https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=bbabcf821d914db48beee6b824a2bfa8&extent=-87.0228,33.3807,-86.5158,33.6589 |
| Hazardous Waste Disposal | For information on how to dispose of household hazardous waste such as weed and bug killer, cleaning products, paint, aerosols, electronics, and batteries please call 205-325-8741. |
| Holiday Hours | Jefferson County will be closed on the following days: Nov. 25 & 26 Dec. 23 & 24 Dec. 31 (for New Year's) Jan. 17 Feb. 21 April 15 May 30 June 20 July 4 Sept. 5 |
| Homestead Exemption | For information on claiming your homestead exemption please see the Tax Assessors office. More information can be found here: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=1065&pg=FAQ&hilite=homestead+exemption#128 |
| Hoover satellite | The Hoover satellite office is located at 1901 Hoover Court, Hoover, AL 35226, The revenue office there can be reached at 205-497-8976. |
| Hunting License | A hunting or fishing license can be purchased through the state and can be done here: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/dcnr_license/welcome.action |
| Illegal Dumping | Please contact Development Services at 205-582-6555 to report illegal dumping. |
| Jobs
Find a job Career |
Visit the personnel board website at https://www.pbjcal.org/jobsquest/. Don't forget to set up job alerts! Jobs are updated weekly so check back often. For job hunting resources visit My CAPTE - http://www.mycapte.org/Default.asp?ID=96&pg=Job+Seekers |
| Jury | Jury information for the Birmingham Division: https://jefferson.alacourt.gov/jury-information/ Jury information for the Bessemer Division: https://bessemer.alacourt.gov/jury-information/ |
| Knight
Joe Knight District 4 |
His office can be reached at 205-325-5070. For more information please visit: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=507&pg=District+4+%2D+T%2E+Joe+Knight |
| Land Records | To search land records visit the following link https://landmarkweb.jccal.org/landmarkweb |
| Lien | If you are looking for information on a tax lien against your property you will contact information for the Tax Collectors office here: https://eringcapture.jccal.org/caportal/CAPortal_MainPage.aspx |
| Litter | To organize a litter cleanup in your community call 205-325-8741. To report illegal dumping call 205-205-582-6555. |
| Locations | Please follow this link to a list of satellite office locations: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=140&pg=County+Facility+Locations |
| low income housing
community shelters senior services workforce development |
For information on low-income housing, community shelters, workforce development, and senior services. Please contact our Workforce Development Dept. at 205-325-5761 or visit us online at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=583&pg=Community+Services+and+Workforce+Development |
| Marriage License | Follow this link for information on how to obtain a marriage license https://jeffcoprobatecourt.com/marriage-certificates/ For copies of marriage certificates, please visit: https://www.jcdh.org/SitePages/Programs-Services/Records/VitalRecords.aspx#Marriage |
| Mobile Home | To register your mobile home please visit our website here: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=845&pg=Mfg%2E+Homes |
| Northern Satellite Office
Gardendale satellite office |
The County northern satellite office is located at 651 Main Street in Gardendale, AL 35071. The revenue office there can be reached at 205-909-3610. |
| passport | The Circuit Clerks office has locations that offer passport services: https://jeffersoncircuitclerk.alacourt.gov/media/1129/passport-brochure-02152022.pdf |
| Permit violation | If you want to report a business being operated in a residential area, or a construction site that is not properly permitted please contact Development Services at 205-325-5638. If you need to get a planning or building permit you can do so online at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=1993&pg=ePermit |
| Phone Directory | You can view a directory of County leadership and departments by following this link: https://www.jccal.org/Sites/Jefferson_County/Documents/2021/Directory%20-%209-30-2021.pdf |
| Pistol Permit
gun permit |
You can apply for, or renew a pistol permit here https://jeffersonal.permitium.com/ccw/start |
| Podcast | You can listen or download our podcast at https://jeffcoalpodcastforthepeople.buzzsprout.com/ |
| Pothole
tree down |
To report a pothole, tree down, or mowing concern, contact our Roads and Transportation Dept. at 205-325-5141. |
| Property Tax
property taxes tax lien |
Links to pay your property tax, contact information, and property tax information can be found here: https://eringcapture.jccal.org/caportal/CAPortal_MainPage.aspx. You can also pay online at www.jccal.org/taxcollectorpay |
| property value | For information on the assessed value of your property please visit the board of equalization webpage at: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=245&pg=Board+of+Equalization |
| Public Record
public record request |
To make a public records request click here to get started. If you are a member of the media you can also call our Public Information Office at 205-731-2891. https://jeffersoncounty.nextrequest.com/ |
| Recycling | Here is a list of recycling centers in Jefferson County: Birmingham Recycling and Recovery 205-591-8201; UAB Recycling 205-996-9043; Bessemer Recycling Center 425-0068. |
| Rental Assistance
help with rent COVID help |
The Jefferson County ERAP has reopened. You can apply online here: https://erap.jccal.org/ |
| Report | Reporting options are: Abandoned Property, Neglected Property, Overgrown, Flooding, Permit violation, Pothole, Tree Down, Sewer Issues, Sewer Overflow, Street Sign, and Water Pollution |
| satellite locations
satellite offices |
Jefferson County has 4 satellite locations: Bessemer Courthouse: 1801 3rd Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020 Center Point: 2651 Center Point Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35215 Hoover: 1901 Hoover Court, Birmingham, AL 35226 Northern Satellite: 651 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071 |
| Scales
Lashunda Scales District 1 |
Her office can be reached at 205-214-5507. For more information please visit: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=504&pg=District+1+%2D+Lashunda+Scales |
| Sewer Bill
pay sewer |
Please follow this link to our Environmental Services page for more detailed information on paying your sewer bill: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2229&pg=How+To+Pay If your sewer bill is high follow this link to frequently asked questions about sewer bills and rates: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2233&pg=FAQs |
| Sewer Liens | You can search sewer liens and delinquent accounts here: http://sewer-accts.jccal.org/ |
| Sewer Overflow
Report overflow sewer issue |
To report a sewer overflow call our hotline at 205-942-0681.To sign up to receive notifications about sewer overflows visit: https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736722518/#/signup |
| Sewer Permit
Building Permit Permit |
Jefferson County has implemented an online permitting system. You can get started by visiting their webpage https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=1993&pg=ePermit |
| Star ID | ALEA issues the Star ID. For locations and what information is needed. Please visit their website at: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/star-id |
| Stephens
James Stephens District 3 |
His office can be reached at 205-325-5555. For more information please visit: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=506&pg=District+3+%2D+James+A%2E+%22Jimmie%22+Stephens |
| Steve Ammons
District 5 |
His office can be reached at 205-325-5503. For more information please visit: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=581&pg=District+5+%2D+Steve+Ammons |
| Storm Shelters | Please visit the Jefferson County EMA website for a map of storm shelters in Jefferson County https://www.jeffcoema.org/storm-shelters. |
| Strategic Plan
county plan |
To can view Jefferson County's strategic plan online here: https://performance.jccal.org/ |
| Street Sign | To report a damaged or missing street sign call 205-849-2341 or 205-849-2336. |
| Tax Exemption
exemption over 65 tax exemption |
If you are over 65 you may qualify for a full or partial tax exemption. Contact the Tax Assessor at 205-325-5505 or Bessemer Tax Assessor at 205-481-4125. |
| Tax Map
property look up |
To view tax maps click here https://jeffco-al.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html |
| Thank You
Thanks |
You are welcome! |
| title | Replacement car titles are issued by the state. Please visit this website to start that process: https://title.mvtrip.alabama.gov/. If you have other questions about transferring a title please call the Revenue Dept. at 205-325-5171. |
| Traffic Ticket
Court Fine speeding ticket |
To pay a traffic ticket or district court fine visit here https://www.alapay.com/ |
| Trial Court Records
court records |
Trial court records information can be found here https://pa.alacourt.com/default.aspx?loc=alacourt.gov |
| Tyson
Sheila Tyson District 2 |
Her office can be reached at 205-325-5074. For more information please visit: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=505&pg=District+2+%2D+Sheila+Tyson |
| Vaccinated
COVID vaccine |
To view the percentage of Jefferson County that has been vaccinated against COVID- 19 visit our Unified Command hub with all the stats here: https://data-jeffco-al.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19-in-jefferson-county-alabama |
| Vital Records
Birth Certificate Death Certificate |
To order Vital records follow this link https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/alabama/alabama-vital-records?click_id=600386559116115970&ppc=0 |
| Vote
voting |
You can register to vote through the state here: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration/voterRegistrationWelcome.action For voting information visit: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=341&pg=Voting+Info |
| Water Pollution | To report suspected water pollution call 205-325-5792. |
| zoning | If you need more information on Planning and Zoning you can visit the planning division webpage at: https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=1303&pg=Planning+Division If you want to email them a question you can do that at contact_zoning@jccal.org |