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Washington County

County Website

Welcome to Washington County

Named after General George Washington, Washington County is the oldest established county in the state and is built with rich history. The county is located in the southwest Alabama on the Mississippi state line and spans over 1,080 square miles. Washington county is home to over 16,700 residents with Chatom as its largest city.

Core Services

Business Licenses

Business licenses are often administered by the county's Office of the Probate Judge or the Department of Revenue. Access the county business license application or contact information for obtaining a license here.

News

Access a primary county news source for the latest county information.

Business Licenses

Business licenses are often administered by the county's Office of the Probate Judge or the Department of Revenue. Access the county business license application or contact information for obtaining a license here.

Contact Us

Find the main numbers for the Washington County Courthouses and departmental emails.

Access Washington County Resources

Local resource contact information for Washington County's website, Small Business Development Center(s), Taxpayer Service Center(s), Business License office(s), and Chamber(s) of Commerce in your area here.

County Resources