Welcome to Baldwin County

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So, you have made the move to paradise, the 7th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States, a county 10 years older than the State of Alabama and the largest in the State of Alabama, encompassing over 1,600 square miles - now what?  With such a large and diverse county, it is difficult for new residents to know where to begin as they transition everything from schools to driver's license.  Below is a list to help get you started, but it by no means covers everything.  

The County Commission's mission is to provide customer-focused services to people who live, work, and visit Baldwin County so they can enjoy a safe and thriving community and experience our unique heritage and natural resources.  County, State, Federal, and 28th Judicial Court Offices are often co-located in our facilities around the county for your convenience, but navigating who does what can be a challenge.  If you have additional questions we encourage you to reach out to our Citizen Service Center by phone or email.  We want to be your "One Stop Shop" for Baldwin County Government services and information.  
*Indicates agencies that all new residents should contact to ensure proper vehicle registration, driver license changes and recording of property tax exemptions.

About Baldwin County
As a resident, you may live in unincorporated Baldwin County or you may live within the borders of one of our 14 Towns and Municipalities.  This will determine what entity provides many of your services.  

Addressing / 9-1-1 Addressing
Issues new addresses or verifies existing addresses in Baldwin County

AlertBaldwin 
Receive emergency notifications and other important community news alerts

Baldwin County Public Schools

Baldwin County Solid Waste Trash/Garbage Pick-Up
Mandatory for unincorporated Baldwin County. See Municipalities if inside city limits.

Car Tags / License Plates and Titles
Probate has 4 convenient locations in Baldwin County and many online services. 

Community Overview

Council on Aging 
Services, programs and classes for senior citizens

*Driver License Address Changes & Out of State Transfers

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) can help with your Out-of-State Driver License Transfer. 

The Probate Licensing Division can update your address on your Alabama Driver License if you are if moving here from another county in Alabama.
Consider getting the STAR ID Endorsement added to your Alabama License if you do not have it already.  STAR ID's will be required to board flights beginning in May 2025 if you do not have a current passport. They will also be required to enter certain federal facilities. There are no additional fees to receive a STAR ID. 

Download Baldwin County Apps

*Revenue Commissioner
Maps, appraises and assesses property then collects property tax.  Contact to ensure you have proper exemptions applied related to property tax. 

*Register to Vote

Utility providers   

If you can't find what you're looking for, please visit our "How Do I" knowledge base to search for answers to your questions, call our Citizen Service Center at 251.580.1695 or email us at CitizenServiceCenter@BaldwinCountyAL.Gov. 

Please view our Visitors page for community events and further information.