Houston County District Court
Filing information for Houston County District Court in Dothan, AL. Part of the Houston County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courthouse Details
Houston County District Court
114 North Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36303
Mailing Address
114 North Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36303
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Houston County
How to File at Houston County District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: AlaFile is a web-based application for electronic filing. It is available for Alabama Licensed Attorneys, Account Managers, Pro Se Individuals, and Pro Se Businesses. Pro se individuals must register online and then contact the Clerk's Office to submit their registration along with a state-issued photo identification card.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules, see the full Alabama small claims court guide →