Montgomery County Alabama Obituaries
Montgomery County obituary records are available through the Montgomery Advertiser, local funeral homes, and the probate court. Montgomery is both the county seat and the state capital of Alabama. The probate court has marriage records from 1817, probate records from 1817, and land records from 1819. The Montgomery Advertiser is the main newspaper for the region. The Alabama Department of Archives and History is located in Montgomery and has extensive genealogy resources. Legacy.com and Genealogy Trails have searchable obituary databases. Online records are available through a monthly subscription system.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Probate Court
The Montgomery County Probate Court handles estate matters, wills, and marriage records. When you cannot find an obituary, probate records often list family members and heirs. The court has records going back to 1817.
Available records include marriage records from 1817, probate records from 1817, and land records from 1819. Copies cost $1.00 per page with certification an additional $2.00.
| Address | 101 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery, AL 36104 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 832-1237 or (334) 832-1236 |
| Web Account Setup | (334) 832-2584 or (334) 832-1249 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | montgomeryprobatecourtal.gov |
| Records & Recording | Records Division |
| Records Search | Probate Records Search |
| Circuit Court | montgomery.alacourt.gov |
Online records require a monthly subscription at $10/month, with $0.25 per printed image.
Montgomery Advertiser
The Montgomery Advertiser is the main newspaper serving Montgomery County and the state capital region. It publishes obituaries for Montgomery and surrounding communities.
For current obituaries, search Legacy.com at legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/montgomery-county.
Genealogy Trails also has Montgomery County obituaries at their website.
Montgomery County Funeral Homes
Several funeral homes serve Montgomery County and maintain obituary archives:
- Alabama Heritage Funeral Home - 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL
- Additional funeral homes serve the Montgomery area
If you know which funeral home handled services, check their website first. Many keep archives going back several years.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
The Alabama Department of Archives and History is located in Montgomery and is one of the best genealogy resources in the state. The archives has extensive records for all Alabama counties. Because it is in the state capital, many researchers visit here for Alabama family history.
Montgomery City-County Public Library also has genealogy resources available for research. The library may have access to subscription databases like Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com that you can use for free with a library card.
Being the state capital, Montgomery has more genealogy resources than most Alabama cities. Both the state archives and the library are worth visiting if you are doing serious family research.
How to Search Montgomery County Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com and search for Montgomery County or Montgomery, Alabama. Most obituaries from the past few years will appear in the results. You can also check the Montgomery Advertiser for current death notices.
For older obituaries, try these resources:
- Montgomery Probate Court online records (subscription)
- FamilySearch - Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
- Genealogy Trails - Montgomery County obituaries
- Alabama Department of Archives and History
- Find a Grave - burial records for county cemeteries
- Newspapers.com - historical newspapers (subscription)
- GenealogyBank - historical newspapers (subscription)
Montgomery County has records going back to 1817. The probate court has marriage records from 1817, probate records from 1817, and land records from 1819. Copies cost $1.00 per page with certification an additional $2.00.
Under Alabama law, birth record restrictions expire 125 years from date of birth. Death records have public access after 25 years. Request copies from the Alabama Department of Public Health for $15. The certificate will show the date and cause of death along with burial location.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes the city of Montgomery, Prattville (partial), Pike Road, Wetumpka (partial), and several smaller communities. Montgomery is the state capital and county seat.
Montgomery has played a major role in Alabama and American history. The city was the first capital of the Confederacy and was central to the Civil Rights Movement. This history is reflected in the rich records available for genealogy research.
As the state capital, Montgomery has excellent record-keeping and multiple archives. The Alabama Department of Archives and History is located here, making it a great place for in-person research on any Alabama county.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. These counties border Montgomery County.
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