Houston County County Court Information
Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Houston County County, Alabama.
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Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26At $297, the civil filing fee in Houston County County is about the same as nearby counties (median $297 across 5 nearby counties).
Clerk of Court
Houston County Circuit Clerk (20th Judicial Circuit of Alabama)
Carla Woodall
114 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36303Self-Help & Jury
AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Houston County County?
The civil filing fee in Houston County County, Alabama is $297.00 statutory docket fee for circuit civil suit over $50,000 ($197.00 if $50,000 or less), plus uniform statutory add-on costs (county total approx $376 / $276); set by Ala. Code 12-19-71, eff. 2026.
What is the small claims filing fee in Houston County County?
$35.00 statutory docket fee for claim $1,500 or less; $109.00 for $1,500.01-$3,000 (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total higher with service/add-ons.
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Houston County County?
$145.00 statutory docket fee, domestic relations/divorce at filing (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total approx $224 with add-ons.
Can I e-file court documents in Houston County County?
Yes. E-filing is available through AlaFile.
Is there a free online case search for Houston County County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at pa.alacourt.com.
Where do I file court documents in Houston County County?
Filings go to the Houston County Circuit Clerk (20th Judicial Circuit of Alabama), located at 114 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36303. You can reach the clerk at (334) 677-4800.
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