Houston County Health Department
1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, Alabama, 36301
Contact & location
- Address
- 1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, Alabama, 36301
- Mail-in address
- Houston County Health DepartmentP.O. Drawer 2087, Dothan, Alabama, 36302-2087
- Records for
- Houston County, Alabama
- Phone
- (334) 678-2800
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Alabama state records
Houston County follows Alabama’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Alabama birth certificate fee
- 7–10 days
- Statewide processing
- 5,157,699
- Alabama population
Office hours
| Monday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Vital record services are only available until 5:00 pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 7–10 daysAlabama estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 2–3 weeksAlabama estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 2–3 weeksAlabama estimate |
| Divorce Record | $15.00 | 2–3 weeksAlabama estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Houston County Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Dothan. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.6 (28)- ★★★★★Rai CroweGoogle
I'm surprised at some of these comments. I've never had any problems here, but I've only been here for WIC and applying for a birth certificate. Almost all the ladies I've dealt with where pretty nice and got the job done. Only one got on my nerves due to her inconsiderate comments.
- ★★★★★BGoogle
Other than the receptionist that has worked there for years and literally hates her job, everyone was so nice and attentive. The doctor in family planning is magnificent! She was very nice, and explained things very well. You can tell she really cares.
- ★★★★★Christen WhiteGoogle
All of Dothan Medical Field Services has to do better with caring & attending to patients . DHD, Medical Center, Flowers Hospital, & all urgent care in the surrounding areas I called and made an appointment today they scheduled me for one for the 14th then canceled my appointment until that Friday due to training so I basically has to be in pain until Friday which is ridiculous
- ★★★★★Hanson JacobsGoogle
Winston Wooten provided quality and timely service concerning my family’s Medicaid application. He listened to our situation and was very helpful with completing the application itself!
- ★★★★★Recycled hippieGoogle
Let's play phone tag! They say they called and left a message, yet I'm still waiting for an appointment..obummer care at it's finest!