Houston County White Pages

White Pages records for Houston County include names, addresses, and phone numbers from public sources across the Wiregrass region. The Houston County Probate Court in Dothan maintains property deeds, marriage records, and estate documents. This is the youngest county in Alabama, formed in 1903, but it has grown to about 106,000 residents. Public records here combine voter rolls, court filings, and property transfers to help you find people in Houston County.

Houston County Probate Court

The Probate Court is your main source for public records in Houston County. The office is on North Oates Street in Dothan. Staff maintain property records, marriage licenses, wills, and estate files. They can help you search for records by name or address. Note that the office has moved to a four-day work week and is closed on Fridays.

Houston County is the hub of the Wiregrass region. Dothan draws people from nearby counties for shopping, healthcare, and business. This means many folks have ties to Houston County even if they live elsewhere. The probate office handles a high volume of transactions compared to surrounding rural counties. Call ahead if you need specific records.

Online Records Search

Houston County uses the Ingenuity probate system for online record access. This platform lets you search property records, marriage indexes, and other documents from home. Many Alabama counties use Ingenuity, so the interface may be familiar if you have searched other counties.

The Ingenuity portal shown above lets you search Houston County records by name, date range, or document type. Index searches are free. You can view basic details about each document. Full images may require an account or fee. This is the fastest way to check property ownership in Houston County.

For court records, use the Alacourt ACCESS system. This state portal has civil, criminal, and traffic cases from Houston County. The cost is $9.99 per name search. Results show case details, parties, and dates. Document copies cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages.

Free state tools also help. The Alabama voter lookup verifies registration status. The business entity search shows company owners and agents in Houston County.

How to Search Houston County Records

Searching for someone in Houston County works best with a mix of online tools. Start with the county portal for property records. Then check court records and voter data. Here is a good approach:

First, go to the Houston County probate portal. Enter a name to search. The system shows deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Browse results to find property owners and their addresses. Index searches are free.

Next, use the free state databases. The voter lookup confirms if someone is registered in Houston County. The business search finds company owners. Both cost nothing.

For court records, try Alacourt ACCESS. The $9.99 fee gets you civil and criminal case details from Houston County. Many records show addresses for parties. This helps locate people with court history.

If online searches do not work, call the Probate Court at (334) 677-4701. Staff can search older records by hand. Remember the office is closed on Fridays. Copy fees apply for documents you need.

What Records Are Available?

Houston County maintains several types of public records. Each type holds different info for people searches. Under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, most records are open to the public.

Property records show land and home ownership in Houston County. Deeds list buyers, sellers, and property details. Mortgages show lenders and loan amounts. Tax records identify current owners. These are the most useful for finding addresses. The Ingenuity portal has many of these online.

Marriage records list both spouses by name. They show the wedding date and where the license was issued. These help trace name changes. Houston County issues licenses and records certificates after weddings. Dothan is a popular spot for weddings in the region.

Court records cover civil and criminal cases. Civil matters include lawsuits, divorces, and small claims. Criminal cases show charges and outcomes. Both often list addresses. Alacourt has Houston County court records online.

Voter data shows registered voters with names, addresses, and party ties. Third-party White Pages sites use this data. The state offers free lookup.

Houston County Record Fees

Fees in Houston County follow standard Alabama rates. Online index searches are free. Copies and certified documents cost money. Here are typical fees:

• Copy fees: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $3.00 to $5.00 extra
• Recording first page: $13.00 to $18.00
• Additional pages: $3.00 each
• Marriage license: $76.00 to $78.00
• Alacourt search: $9.99 per name

Call the Probate Court to verify current fees. They accept cash, checks, and cards. Online payments may have a processing fee.

Related Records in Houston County

Other offices keep records that help with people searches. The Circuit Clerk has court files. The Tax Assessor tracks property values. The Sheriff maintains arrest records. Each serves a different purpose in Houston County.

The Alabama Department of Public Health has vital records statewide. This includes marriage and divorce certificates from 1950 forward. Birth and death records have access limits. Order copies at 334-206-5418 or through VitalChek.

For criminal background checks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency provides official reports. The cost is $25 with fingerprints. The sex offender registry is free and covers Houston County offenders.

About Houston County

Houston County is Alabama's youngest county, created in 1903 from parts of Dale, Geneva, and Henry counties. It was named for George Smith Houston, a former Alabama governor. Dothan has been the county seat since the start. The county quickly became the economic hub of the Wiregrass region.

Dothan is called the "Peanut Capital of the World." Peanuts are a major crop in Houston County and the surrounding area. The National Peanut Festival takes place here each fall. Fort Novosel, a major Army aviation base, is nearby and brings military families to the area.

Houston County borders both Georgia and Florida. The tri-state location means people often have ties across state lines. Dothan draws shoppers and workers from a wide area. If you cannot find someone in Houston County, check neighboring counties in all three states.

Cities in Houston County

Houston County includes several cities and towns. Dothan is the county seat and largest city. It has its own page with more detail on city resources:

Other communities in Houston County include Ashford, Columbia, Cottonwood, Cowarts, and Kinsey. All use the Houston County court system for records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Houston County. Check them if you cannot find someone here: