Dothan City Clerk in Dothan Alabama

The Dothan City Clerk, located in Dothan, Alabama, is the official keeper of public records for Houston County. The Clerk's office ensures that public records are retained, archived, and made accessible to the public in accordance with all laws and regulations. Clerks also support the elections process and provide a variety of transactional services. The Clerk's duties are established and regulated through a combination of Alabama state statutes, local ordinances and charters, and other regulations.

• Houston County public records
• Houston County vital records: birth certificates, marriage and death certificates
• Land, property, mortgage, and title deed records
• Marriage licenses, applications, and records
• Divorce records and applications
• Houston County licenses, permits, and business registrations
• Voter registration, elections, and polls

The Dothan City Clerk maintains a range of public records. The Clerk's Office keeps Houston County vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. The Clerk also keeps documents involving land or land transactions, including deeds, mortgages, attachments, tax liens, judgments, maps, floor plans, probate certificates, variances, and all other legal documents pertaining to land use and transfers.

The Clerk's office handles and stores a large volume of documents, dating back to the founding of Houston County. Copies of local public records may be available for request as many archival documents have been digitized.

The Dothan City Clerk provides information on Houston County marriage licenses and applications including the application process, forms and requirements. The Office of the Clerk maintains marriage certificates and records for all couples legally married in Houston County, AL and may provide certified copies for a nominal fee.

In addition to keeping Houston County public records, the Clerk issues a variety of licenses and permits to the public including dog licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, liquor licenses, parking permits, and permits for special events, as well as providing notary public services. The Clerk's office also registers business names for businesses operating in Houston County.

The Houston County Clerk supports the elections process by providing assistance to candidates filing elections paperwork and voters submitting petitions, and by working with the Board of Elections. Clerks administer the oath of office to elected officials. The Clerk's Office may also help register voters.

The Clerk is responsible for posting public meetings records, such as meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, in accordance with local governing laws and regulations in that state of Alabama and the county seat of Houston County and how long these records must be made public.

You may contact the Clerk's Office by calling 334-615-3160, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Dothan City Clerk, 126 North Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, Alabama, 36303