Dothan People Search

White Pages searches for Dothan residents use public records from Houston County. Dothan is the county seat with about 72,000 people. It is the hub of the Wiregrass region in southeast Alabama. Traditional phone directories are gone now. Modern people lookups use property records, voter files, and court records. Houston County has an online portal for probate records.

Where Dothan Records Are Kept

Houston County manages most public records for Dothan residents. The Houston County Probate Court is at 462 North Oates Street in Dothan. This office keeps property deeds, marriage licenses, and estate files. These records help with White Pages type searches in Dothan.

Note that the Houston County Probate Court is closed on Fridays. Plan your visit for Monday through Thursday. The office has extended hours on weekdays to make up for the Friday closure. Parking is in nearby lots and on the street.

The City of Dothan administration is at 126 North Saint Andrews Street. Call (334) 615-3111 for city services. City records are separate from county records. For property and marriage records, you need the county probate office.

How to Search Dothan White Pages

Houston County has an online portal for probate records. You can also search in person at the courthouse. Here are the main ways to find people in Dothan.

The Houston County probate portal at ingprobate.com/Houston_Probate lets you search records online. The Ingenuity system is used by over 40 Alabama counties. You can look up property records, marriage licenses, and estate files. Some searches are free. Copies may cost extra.

The screenshot above shows the Alabama voter lookup portal. You can check if someone is registered to vote in Dothan at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov. You need their name and date of birth. The system shows county and precinct. It does not show full addresses. This is a free service.

For court records, use Alacourt ACCESS. A name search costs $9.99. Document images cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages. Houston County is in the 20th Judicial Circuit along with Henry County.

Third-party sites like Whitepages.com and Spokeo cover Dothan. These pull data from many sources. Basic lookups may be free. Full reports cost money. Check dates on info since data accuracy varies.

What Dothan Records Contain

Different records have different info. Property records show owner names and addresses. Marriage licenses show spouse names and dates. Court records show case parties. Each piece adds to your search.

Old White Pages listed name, address, and home phone. Those books are mostly gone. Cell phones are not in public directories. A 2004 law protects mobile numbers. For phone numbers, you may need paid services.

Dothan public records include:

• Property owner names and addresses
• Marriage license applicants
• Estate and probate records
• Voter registration status
• Court case parties
• Business entity filings

Some records have limits. Birth certificates are sealed for 125 years. Death records wait 25 years. Juvenile cases are not public. Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, most government records are open to Alabama residents with some exceptions.

Dothan Records Fees

Houston County sets fees for record services. Here are the common costs for White Pages type searches in Dothan.

Houston County Probate fees:

• Online search: Free
• First page recording: $13.00
• Each extra page: $3.00
• Copies: $1.00 per page
• Certification: $5.00

State level fees:

• Alacourt name search: $9.99
• Document images: $5.00 for first 20 pages
• ALEA background check: $25.00
• Vital records certificate: $15.00 first copy

Call the probate office at (334) 677-4701 to confirm current fees. Remember they are closed Fridays. Prices can change. Ask about payment methods before you visit.

Dothan Legal Resources

Dothan has legal aid options for residents. Some services are free based on income. Others offer reduced-fee first meetings.

Legal Services Alabama serves the Dothan area. Call the statewide line at (866) 456-4995 or visit legalservicesalabama.org. They help low-income residents with civil legal matters. Spanish speakers can call (888) 835-3505.

The Alabama State Bar lawyer referral line at 1-800-392-5660 can connect you with a Houston County attorney. The Dothan-Houston County Library at 445 North Oates Street has computers for public use and staff who can help with basic research. Call (334) 793-9767 for library hours.

The Houston County Bar Association may offer referrals to local attorneys. The circuit court clerk at the courthouse can help with court record requests. Call ahead for hours and fees.

About Dothan Records History

Dothan is called the "Peanut Capital of the World." The region produces a large share of the nation's peanuts. The National Peanut Festival is held here each fall. Agriculture drives much of the local economy.

Houston County is the youngest county in Alabama, created in 1903. Records only go back to that year. If you are looking for older records, the land may have been in Henry, Dale, or Geneva Counties before Houston was split off. Check those county records for history before 1903.

Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) is nearby in Dale County. Many military families live in the Dothan area. Active duty personnel may be registered at their home of record, not locally. If you are searching for a military family member, they may have limited Dothan records.

Dothan is the regional hub for southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and northwest Florida. The city draws people from a wide area for shopping, medical care, and business. Some people you are searching for may actually live in a nearby county but spend time in Dothan. Check surrounding counties if local searches come up empty.

Houston County White Pages

Dothan is the county seat of Houston County. The county probate office handles property records, marriage licenses, and estate files. For more on county searches, fees, and contact info, see the Houston County White Pages page.

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