Access Mobile County Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Mobile County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office at the Government Plaza in downtown Mobile. The District Court processes all traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers and Mobile County Sheriff's deputies. Mobile County operates within the 13th Judicial Circuit. As the second most populous county in Alabama with over 412,000 residents, Mobile County handles a large volume of traffic cases each year. Mobile Municipal Court operates separately and processes city police citations. Alacourt Access provides name and case number searches for state court records, while Mobile Municipal Court has its own online records search system.
Mobile County Quick Facts
Mobile County Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk Sharla Knox runs court records for Mobile County. Her office files cases, stores docs, and gives out copies. Circuit Court is on floors 6 and 8. District Court sits on floor 4. Need traffic records? They can help with that too.
| Circuit Clerk | Sharla Knox |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 Government Street, Suite 913 Mobile, AL 36644 |
| Phone | (251) 574-8786 or (251) 574-8806 |
| Fax | (251) 574-8796 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Court Website | mobile.alacourt.gov |
Court Locations at Government Plaza
| Circuit Court | 6th and 8th floors |
|---|---|
| District Court | 4th floor |
Mobile Municipal Court
Traffic tickets issued by Mobile Police are processed through Mobile Municipal Court. This court operates separately from the state court system and handles city ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses within Mobile city limits. Mobile Municipal Court has its own online records search system.
| Website | cityofmobile.org/departments/municipal-courts |
|---|---|
| Records Search | municipalrecordsearch.com/mobileal |
| Payment Window | Ground floor, Government Plaza 205 Government Street |
| Online Payment | alapay.com (for cases after Oct 6, 2025) |
| Attorney Accounts | court@cityofmobile.org |
How to Search Traffic Ticket Records
District Court Records (State Trooper/Sheriff Citations)
The Alabama Traffic Service Center at traffic.alacourt.gov provides searches for District Court traffic cases. Enter your Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) number and date of birth. Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com offers comprehensive name and case number searches for all Mobile County state court records.
Municipal Court Records (City Police Citations)
Mobile Municipal Court has its own search site at municipalrecordsearch.com/mobileal. Use it for Mobile Police tickets only. It's not linked to the state court system.
In-Person Requests
Visit the Circuit Clerk's office at Government Plaza during business hours. Bring valid ID and case information. Staff can search records and provide copies for applicable fees. For municipal court records, visit the ground floor payment window.
Mail Requests
Send written requests to the Circuit Clerk at the address above. Include defendant's full name, date of birth, case or citation numbers if known, and dates to search. Enclose payment by check or money order payable to "Mobile County Circuit Clerk" for fees.
Fees for Traffic Ticket Records
Mobile County uses the standard Alabama fee schedule for court records.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computerized record search | $10.00 |
| Paper record search | $20.00 |
| Copies (1-20 pages) | $5.00 |
| Copies (21+ pages) | $0.50 per page |
| Certification | $5.00 |
Cash, money orders, and certified checks are accepted. Personal checks may not be accepted. Online payments include convenience fees.
Paying Traffic Tickets in Mobile County
Payment options depend on which agency issued your ticket.
State Trooper or Sheriff Citations
Pay online at traffic.alacourt.gov using your UTC number and date of birth. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a 4% convenience fee. You can also pay in person at the Circuit Clerk's office or by mail.
Mobile Police Citations
For cases after October 6, 2025, pay online at alapay.com. You can also pay in person at the Municipal Court payment window on the ground floor of Government Plaza. Contact the court at court@cityofmobile.org for attorney account requests.
Non-Payment Consequences
Don't pay or show? Your license gets suspended. A warrant could go out. You face extra charges. Fees climb. This happens no matter which court has your case.
Alabama Traffic Laws and Statutes
Traffic citations in Mobile County follow Alabama state law.
Uniform Traffic Ticket
Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 requires standardized Uniform Traffic Ticket forms. Your UTC number is the primary identifier for state court cases.
Traffic Violation Penalties
Most violations are misdemeanors under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8 with fines up to $100 for first offenses. Serious violations including DUI have higher penalties.
Public Records Access
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 makes most traffic records public. Alabama residents may request records for applicable fees.
Cities and Towns in Mobile County
Mobile County includes several municipalities with their own police departments and courts.
Other communities in Mobile County include Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Satsuma, Bayou La Batre, and Dauphin Island. For municipal court information in these communities, contact the specific city or the Mobile County Circuit Clerk.
Nearby Counties
Mobile County is in southwestern Alabama on the Gulf Coast. Adjacent counties include:
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