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Dothan Municipal Court
Dothan Municipal Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records it keeps for Houston County, Alabama.
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Houston County Revenue Commissioner
The Revenue Commissioner in Dothan assesses property and collects property taxes for Houston County. Use the property record search to view or print a current tax bill.
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Houston County Sheriff Office
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Houston County Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
Birth, death and marriage records and information.
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Houston County Directory of Departments
Index of Houston county's services and information.
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Alabama Center for Health Statistics
The Alabama Center for Health Statistics publishes birth, death, marriage and divorce statistics and a query system for resident births and deaths, and issues certified Alabama vital records.
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Houston County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
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Houston County Voter Registration and Elections
Voter registration and election information from Houston County Voter Registration and Elections, the office that keeps the county voter roll.
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Houston County Business Information
Search for information for county businesses.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History.
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Houston County Schools
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Houston County District Attorney
Information of wanted persons and citizen resources.
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- Houston County Chamber of CommerceBusiness information and directory.
- Houston County MapsFind maps and roads of Houston County.
- Houston County Probate OfficeWills legal requirements and other information
- Houston County Criminal HistoryBegin your search for criminal information and filings.
- Houston County Recorded DocumentsSearch real estate, property records and other records.
- Houston County Licenses and Tags InformationRenewal of tag or title for an automobile, boat and more.
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Houston County at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County seat
- Dothan
- Population
- 107,202
- Area
- 582 sq mi
- Founded
- 1903
- Cities and towns
- 8
Houston County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Houston County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Houston County.
Police Departments. Houston County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Houston County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Dothan Police Department, Ashford Police Department, and Cottonwood Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Houston County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Donald Valenza, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Houston County. The official website is www.houstoncountysheriff.org, where citizens can find information about law enforcement services, programs, and community resources. Houston County Jail, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates awaiting trial or serving sentences for misdemeanor convictions. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office website, where the public can search for current inmates by name or booking number, view booking dates, charges, and bond information. Some third-party websites aggregate booking photos from Houston County, though the most reliable source remains the official Sheriff's Office records.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Houston County are maintained by Houston County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, adhering to procedures outlined by the Alabama Public Records Law.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Houston County are taken and retained by Houston County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Houston County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Houston County Sheriff or a city police department in Houston County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Houston County, Alabama?
The Alabama criminal history record comes from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Criminal Records Identification Unit. Fingerprint based request: send the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information with fingerprints and a copy of your photo ID, in person at 301 S. Ripley Street, Montgomery, or by mail to PO Box 1511, Montgomery, AL 36102-1511. Fee: $25 by money order or cashier's check; each additional copy is $5.
How can I look up sex offenders in Houston County, Alabama?
Search the Alabama Sex Offender Registry (ALEA Community Notification), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Houston County, Alabama?
Register with the county Board of Registrars or through the Alabama Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Registration is closed during the 14 days before an election and on election day.
How do I look up property records in Houston County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Houston County are kept by the Houston County Judge of Probate. Property values are set by the county Tax Assessor, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices, and tax bills come from the county Tax Collector, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Houston County, Alabama?
Certified birth and death certificates for Alabama come from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics. Any county health department in Alabama issues certified copies of Alabama vital records, most while you wait. By mail to Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625, in person at any county health department, or online and by phone through VitalChek at 1-888-279-9888. Fee: $15 for a search, which includes one certified copy; additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6 each.
How do I find business license records in Houston County, Alabama?
Business entity filings are searched with the Alabama Secretary of State. State and county business privilege licenses are issued by the county Probate Judge or License Commissioner where the business is located, and cities set their own licenses.
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