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Houston County Public Records
To ask for Houston County public records, use the form shown below. This form makes it easy to get records that line up with state law and local rules. You can ask for deeds, marriage files, work permits, tax files, and board notes. Some of these files, like Houston County Arrest Records, can be asked for here too. These files are kept by both the county and city. Some are old, while others are new. Give the key facts asked for, then send in the form. This is a safe way to get files not found quick on the web.
If you have a hard time with the form, reach out. You can also call or stop by if you need help to track down a file.
Public Records Department
Houston County Courthouse
114 North Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 677-4742
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Official Houston County Public Records Resources
| Agency & Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Houston County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) 462 N Oates St Dothan AL 36303 Mailing PO Drawer 6406 Dothan AL 36302 334 677 4701 334 677 4707 [email protected] | The probate court is the key place in Houston County for folks who need marriage files. It has staff that guide with forms and copies. The court sits in Dothan and is led by Judge Patrick Davenport. This place keeps the core records and will help with file lookups or new certs. |
| Houston County Vital Records – Health Dept 1781 East Cottonwood Rd Dothan AL 36301 334 678 2800 | The county health site keeps vital files such as marriage. It gives certs since Aug 1936 and has walk in or mail options. Fee is fifteen for the first and six for each more. Staff help with local needs and can send to state if asked. This is part of Houston County work. |
| Alabama Dept of Public Health – Vital Records Center for Health Stats PO Box 5625 Montgomery AL 36103 334 206 5418 | The state health group keeps master copies for all counties like Houston County. You can get fast track if you pay more. They take mail or in person asks. This state arm ties in with each county health office to share info. |
| Houston County Courthouse 100 N Oates St Dothan AL 36302 PO Box 6406 Dothan AL 36302 334 677 4700 | The main court of Houston County keeps many files and guides you to probate or other parts. The staff give help with record search and will point to the right clerk. It is a core spot for legal work in the county. |
| Dothan City Clerk 126 N Saint Andrews St Dothan AL 36303 334 615 3160 | In Dothan, the clerk aids with local files and town needs. It may not give full certs but will link you to county. The clerk is the city level tie in for state rules on marriage files. |