Tuscaloosa County Probate Court cases in Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County Probate Court is a county-level probate court in Alabama. Within the local judicial system it exercises limited, specialized jurisdiction over probate and related matters. Common case types include probate of wills, administration of decedents' estates, guardianships and conservatorships for minors and incapacitated adults, adoptions, name changes, and involuntary civil commitment (mental health) proceedings. The Probate Judge's office also issues marriage licenses and records real property instruments and certain licenses (administrative functions). The court does not handle general civil lawsuits, criminal prosecutions, or traffic offenses; those are handled by the district, circuit, or municipal courts.
Tuscaloosa County Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Tuscaloosa |
| Street Address: | 714 Greensboro Avenue |
| City: | Tuscaloosa |
| Zip Code: | 35401 |
| Phone: | 205-464-8204 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30AM-5PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.tuscco.com/government/departments/probate/ |
| Parking: | Limited Parking is available around the courthouse. |
| Email: | probatejudge@tuscco.com |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tuscaloosa-County-Courthouse/1761911313826172 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Tuscaloosa County Probate Court
Tuscaloosa County Probate Court serves the public by:
- Case filings: probate of wills/estates (letters testamentary/administration, small estates); guardianship and conservatorship petitions; adoptions; legal name changes; involuntary mental-health/substance-abuse commitments; certain condemnations/rights‑of‑way; municipal incorporations/annexations.
- Court hearings: non‑jury hearings on estates, guardianships/conservatorships, adoptions (sealed), and commitment matters; issuance of orders and letters; compliance/accounting reviews.
- Protective proceedings: protective orders within guardianship/conservatorship to safeguard an incapacitated person's person/estate. Note: domestic‑violence Protection‑From‑Abuse orders are handled by Circuit Court.
- Recording and licensing: marriage licenses and records; recording deeds, mortgages, plats, and UCC fixture filings; notary filings/certifications.
- Elections: statutory election administration duties.
- Public services: case docketing, certified copies, fee collection, and procedural information.
- Jury services: the Probate Court does not provide jury service; jury matters are handled by the Circuit Court.