Birmingham Sex Offender Registry

Sex offender registration in Birmingham goes through the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Birmingham is the county seat and the largest city in Alabama's most populous county, with about 196,000 residents.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff handles all sex offender registration for Birmingham. Offenders must check in at the sheriff's office in person four times per year. They come during their birth month and every three months after that. The sheriff collects a $10 fee at each visit, takes a new photo, and updates the statewide database.

Birmingham is the heart of Alabama's largest metro area with over 1.1 million people. The sheriff's office sits at the Mel Bailey Justice Center downtown. Sex offenders living anywhere in Birmingham must register here. This covers all neighborhoods from Avondale to Woodlawn, and from Five Points South to Roebuck. The sheriff's office expanded its School Resource Officer program in 2026.

How to Search Birmingham Sex Offenders

You can search for sex offenders in Birmingham through the free state registry. The database has every registered offender in Jefferson County. Search by name, address, or ZIP code. The site shows photos, home addresses, and offense history for each person listed.

The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community is the main search tool. Click the Sex Offender link and enter a Birmingham address. A map shows pins for nearby offenders. Click any pin to see the full profile with photo and conviction details. You can zoom in on your street or search the whole city.

To search sex offenders in Birmingham, you can use:

• Name of the offender
• Street address in Birmingham
• ZIP code (35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35233, 35234, 35235)
• Map view to browse by neighborhood

You can also call the Jefferson County Sheriff at (205) 325-5800. Staff can check if someone is on the registry. They can tell you how many offenders live in a certain area. For written records, send a request to the sheriff's office or use the email at sou@jeffcosheriffal.com.

Registration Requirements in Birmingham

Sex offenders in Birmingham must follow strict rules set by Alabama law. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. This means four visits per year. Offenders must come in during their birth month and every three months after that. Missing a check-in is a felony.

Each visit costs $10. The sheriff collects this fee and uses it to fund the registry. Offenders who cannot pay may ask for a waiver by showing proof of low income. At each visit, the sheriff checks the offender's address, job, and vehicle info. They take a new photo and update fingerprints if needed. Alabama has no tier system. All adult sex offenders face the same lifetime rules.

Offenders who move into Birmingham have three days to register. This applies to people moving from other Alabama counties or from out of state. They must also tell the sheriff within three days if they change jobs or get a new car. These deadlines come from Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-22.

What Birmingham Records Show

Sex offender records in Birmingham include detailed info about each person on the registry. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-8 lists what the public can see. The goal is to help residents know who lives in their area and what crimes they committed.

Each sex offender listing in Birmingham shows:

• Full name and any aliases
• Date of birth
• Current photo
• Home address
• Work address and employer
• Physical description and marks
• Vehicle information
• Sex offense history with dates

Some info stays private. Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and victim details are not shown to the public. The sheriff has this data but does not post it online. If you need more details about an offender in Birmingham, contact the sheriff's sex offender unit.

Residency Rules in Birmingham

Sex offenders in Birmingham cannot live near schools or child care centers. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. This is about four-tenths of a mile. The rule applies to any place that regularly serves children.

Birmingham and Jefferson County may have extra local rules. Some areas ban offenders from parks, libraries, or bus stops near schools. Check with the city council or the sheriff to see what limits apply in your area. The sheriff's office can tell you if a specific address is allowed.

The 2,000-foot rule makes urban housing hard to find. Many offenders in Birmingham end up in industrial areas or spots with few restricted zones. If you are concerned about an offender living too close to a school, report it to the sheriff. They will check the address and take action if it violates the law.

Community Notification in Birmingham

When a sex offender moves into Birmingham, the sheriff notifies the community. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get told. This happens within days of the offender registering.

You can sign up for email alerts through OffenderWatch. Go to the state search site and enter your address. You will get an email whenever an offender moves into or out of your area. This free service helps many Birmingham residents track activity near their home and their kids' schools.

The sheriff may also post flyers or hold community meetings for high-risk offenders. These extra steps are at the sheriff's discretion. If you want more info about a specific offender, call the sex offender unit at (205) 325-5800 or email sou@jeffcosheriffal.com.

Report a Violation in Birmingham

If you think a sex offender in Birmingham is breaking the rules, report it. Common violations include living at the wrong address, failing to check in, or being near a school. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.

To report a violation, call the Jefferson County Sheriff at (205) 325-5800. You can also use the tip form on OffenderWatch or contact ALEA at 334-676-7250. Give as much detail as you can. Include the offender's name, what rule they broke, and when it happened. Tips from the public help catch offenders who try to hide.

The sheriff does regular compliance checks. Deputies visit offenders at home to make sure they live where they say they do. They also check work addresses and look for unreported vehicles. If you see something that does not match what is in the registry, let the sheriff know.

Birmingham Police and Sex Crimes

The Birmingham Police Department investigates sex crimes in the city. They do not handle registration, but they work closely with the sheriff on compliance. If a sex crime happens in Birmingham, call the police at (205) 254-1700. For emergencies, call 911.

Birmingham PD has about 912 officers and a dedicated detective division for sex crimes. They work with the Jefferson County Sheriff and federal agencies when offenders cross lines. The Civil Rights Movement history of Birmingham means the city takes law enforcement accountability seriously. Community trust matters here.

Jefferson County Sex Offenders

Birmingham is in Jefferson County, and all sex offender registration goes through the Jefferson County Sheriff. The county covers over 35 cities and towns, with Birmingham being the largest. For more on registration rules, fees, and county resources, see the Jefferson County page.

View Jefferson County Sex Offenders

Other Cities in Jefferson County

Jefferson County has two cities with pages on this site. Both use the Jefferson County Sheriff for sex offender registration.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Birmingham in central Alabama. Each has its own county for sex offender registration.