Local Coverage
Jefferson County, Alabama is served by the courthouse in Birmingham. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Jefferson County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Alabama's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Jefferson County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Jefferson County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Alabama's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Jefferson County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Jefferson County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit, District, Family & Probate Courts (Birmingham Division)
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N., Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-5355
M-F: 8 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Circuit, District, Family & Probate Courts (Bessemer Division)
1851 2nd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4110
M-F: 8 AM–5 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil, family, and probate matters in Jefferson County are handled at the courthouse in Birmingham — see the Local Court Directory above for exact addresses and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Jefferson County, Alabama.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting the evidentiary standard of Jefferson County's courts.
Talk to our team about service of process in Jefferson County, Alabama.