Mobile County Alabama Obituaries
Mobile County obituary records are available through local newspapers, the Mobile Probate Court, and multiple funeral homes. The probate court records library is the largest in Alabama. Lagniappe Mobile and the Mobile Press-Register publish obituaries in print and online. The probate court has real property records from 1813 and marriage records indexed from 1813 to present. County birth registration began in 1881 and statewide death registration started January 1, 1908. The Landmark WEB system provides online records search. The Friends of Magnolia Cemetery have funeral books from 1911-1965.
Mobile County Quick Facts
Mobile County Probate Court
The Mobile County Probate Court has the largest records library in Alabama. When you cannot find an obituary, probate records often list family members and heirs.
Available records include real property records from 1813 to present, marriage records indexed from 1813 to present (viewable from September 2019 to present online), and probate records going back to the early 1800s.
| Address | Mobile County Government Center Annex, 151 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (251) 574-6001 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | probate.mobilecountyal.gov |
| Public Records | Public Records |
| Records Search | Landmark WEB Search |
| Circuit Court | mobilecountycourts.org |
The Landmark WEB online records search requires registration. Images cost $0.10 per page.
Mobile County Newspapers
Multiple newspapers serve Mobile County and publish obituaries:
- Lagniappe Mobile - publishes obituaries in print and online at lagniappemobile.com
- Mobile Press-Register / AL.com - regional daily newspaper
For current obituaries, search Legacy.com at legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/mobile-county.
Mobile County Funeral Homes
Several funeral homes serve Mobile County and maintain online obituary archives:
- Mobile Funeral Home and Crematory - 690 Zeigler Circle W, Mobile, AL 36608 - Phone: (251) 633-4733 - mobilefhc.com
- Small's Mortuary & Cremation Services - 19170 US-43, Mt. Vernon, AL 36560 - Phone: (251) 265-1561 - smallsmortuary.com
- Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home - mobilefuneralservice.com
- Ascension Funeral Group - ascensionfuneralgroup.com
Historical Obituary Records
FamilySearch has several historical collections for Mobile County:
- Probate Court Archival Records 1814-1851, 1865
- Original Will Records Mobile Alabama 1813-1961
- Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
The Friends of Magnolia Cemetery have compiled funeral books from 1911-1965 which can help locate obituary information.
The McCall Archives at the University of South Alabama has a Guide to Genealogy Records that includes death record information.
Mobile Public Library
The Mobile Public Library has genealogy resources that can assist with your research. They may have access to subscription databases like Newspapers.com and GenealogyBank.
County birth registration began in 1881. Statewide death registration began January 1, 1908. Death certificates are confidential for 25 years from date of death.
How to Search Mobile County Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com and search for Mobile County or Mobile, Alabama. Most obituaries from the past few years will appear in the results. You can also check Lagniappe Mobile and AL.com for current death notices.
For older obituaries, try these resources:
- Landmark WEB - online records search (registration required, $0.10/page)
- FamilySearch - Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
- FamilySearch - Original Will Records 1813-1961
- Friends of Magnolia Cemetery - funeral books 1911-1965
- Find a Grave - burial records for county cemeteries
- Funeral home websites - many have online archives
- Newspapers.com - historical newspapers (subscription)
- GenealogyBank - historical newspapers (subscription)
Mobile County has the largest probate court records library in Alabama. Real property records go back to 1813. County birth registration began in 1881, which is earlier than most Alabama counties. Statewide death registration started on January 1, 1908.
The McCall Archives at the University of South Alabama has a Guide to Genealogy Records that can help with Mobile County research. The Mobile Public Library also has genealogy resources.
Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, death certificates are restricted for 25 years. After that period, anyone can request a copy from the Alabama Department of Public Health for $15. The certificate shows the date and cause of death along with burial information.
Cities in Mobile County
Mobile County includes the city of Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Theodore, Semmes, and several smaller communities. Mobile is the largest city in the county and home to the Port of Mobile.
Mobile is the third largest city in Alabama. The county has a long history going back to French and Spanish colonial times. This makes Mobile County one of the oldest settled areas in Alabama with records going back before statehood.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. These counties border Mobile County.
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