Probate / Recording
Russell County Probate Office
Use the county-authorized portal for preliminary land and probate-case research, then contact the Probate Office for instruments, estate files, historical books, copies and certification.
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Use the county-authorized portal for preliminary land and probate-case research, then contact the Probate Office for instruments, estate files, historical books, copies and certification.
Contact and filing details
- Records custodian or office
- Russell County Probate Judge Belinda M. Strickland / Probate public-records office
- Phone
- (334) 298-7979
- Submission methods
- Online search/account portal; telephone, mail or Probate-office request for copies and certification.
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 700, Phenix City, AL 36868
- Physical address
- Russell County Courthouse, 1000 Broad Street, first floor, Phenix City, AL 36867
- Fee information
- Portal and recording charges vary; confirm current search, copy, certification and recording fees with the office.
Public notes
Belinda M. Strickland's term began January 20, 2025. The portal warns that electronic results can contain errors, so obtain certified copies when needed. Probate recordings, Revenue assessments and Circuit Court files have different custody.