Affiliate disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you use them, at no extra cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are independent of these relationships.
Alabama County
Geneva County, Alabama
Slocomb's Tomato Capital and Wiregrass agricultural heritage - from Slocomb's Tomato Capital of Alabama designation (the fertile sandy loam soils of Geneva County produce exceptional tomatoes - Slocomb's annual Tomato Festival celebrates the harvest that has defined the community's agricultural identity for generations, drawing visitors to one of southeast Alabama's most colorful agricultural celebrations) to Geneva County's position in the deep Wiregrass of southeast Alabama where Alabama, Florida, and Georgia converge in a landscape of longleaf pine and row crop agriculture.
County SeatGeneva
Population26,659
Founded1868
Affiliate disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you use them, at no extra cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are independent of these relationships.
What do you need to do?
Tell us your goal and we'll guide you step-by-step to the right office, forms, and official resources.
Shelter Info: Contact EMA for shelter locations; hurricane/tropical storm planning due to south Alabama location
FEMA Region: Region 4
Notes: Southeast Alabama county near Florida Panhandle; hurricane and tropical storm risk; Choctawhatchee River flood risk; tornado corridor; rural agricultural county
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Geneva County Highway Department
Phone: (334) 684-2276
Public Transit: Very limited; demand-response only; rural south Alabama
Road Conditions: ALDOT – algotraffic.com
Notes: Rural county; US-84 corridor; Choctawhatchee River crossings; limited transit
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Geneva County Commission
Address: 200 N Commerce St, Geneva, AL 36340
Phone: (334) 684-2276
Services: Basic building permits for unincorporated areas
Notes: Geneva and Samson have separate municipal permits; rural agricultural county
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Geneva County Veterans Service Office
Address: 200 N Commerce St, Geneva, AL 36340
Phone: (334) 684-2276
VA Medical: Gulf Coast VA – Biloxi, MS | (228) 523-5000; Dothan VA Clinic
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: Dothan VA outpatient clinic provides closer access than Gulf Coast facility
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Geneva County Public Library
Geneva Branch: 301 S Commerce St | (334) 684-2459
Samson Branch: (334) 898-7479
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, Alabama Digital Library
Notes: Two-branch system serving rural southeast Alabama county
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Choctawhatchee River (canoeing, fishing); Geneva State Forest; Pea River (borders county) recreation; hunting on private and public lands
Notes: Water recreation on Choctawhatchee and Pea rivers primary outdoor activities; Geneva State Forest provides hunting and outdoor recreation; proximity to Florida Panhandle beaches within driving distance
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Limited; Alabama state GIS – alabamamaps.ua.edu
Notes: Small rural county; basic GIS through state resources
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Geneva County Animal Control
Phone: (334) 684-2276 (County Commission)
Services: Basic animal control
Notes: Very limited shelter resources; rural south Alabama county
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Geneva County Solid Waste – (334) 684-2276
Recycling: Minimal
Environmental: Choctawhatchee River watershed; Pea River watershed; agricultural runoff; ADEM – adem.alabama.gov
Notes: Agricultural county (peanuts, cotton, poultry); water quality in Choctawhatchee and Pea rivers important; Florida border proximity means multi-state watershed management
About Geneva County
Geneva County is southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass tomato county – Slocomb’s Tomato Capital designation and the deep Wiregrass agricultural landscape define a tri-state corner community where Alabama meets Florida and Georgia.
Geneva (the county seat, population ~4,400) and Slocomb (population ~2,000) serve the county’s agricultural community. The Choctawhatchee River flowing through Geneva County connects to the Florida panhandle’s watershed.
All Services
Browse every category and topic available for this county.
Geneva County Revenue Commissioner at 200 N. Commerce Street, Suite 1, Geneva, AL 36340, phone 334-684-5650. AL residential assessed at 10% of market value.
Public Records
TWO HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS (both issue vital records)
Geneva Location: 606 South Academy Street, Geneva, AL 36340 — (334) 684-2256
Hartford Location: 300 County Road 41, Hartford, AL 36344 — (334) 684-2256
Fax: (334) 684-3970
Home Health (Hartford): (334) 684-2259
Hours (both): Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (environmental hours may differ)
WIC, environmental, home care, clinical (STD, family planning, vaccines, breast/cervical cancer screening)
Vital Records: Certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued locally at both locations
Wiregrass Medical Center (hospital): 1200 West Maple Avenue, Geneva — (334) 684-3655
DHR / SNAP / Medicaid: —
Recommended
Search Geneva County public records for Geneva, Samson, Slocomb, and Geneva County residents.
Courts & Legal
Geneva County Probate Court at 200 N. Commerce Street, Geneva, AL 36340, phone 334-684-5640, handles probate.
Senior Services
Senior Services: —
Transportation: —
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
200 N. Commerce St., Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2275
CIRCUIT CLERK (Court Records)
200 N. Commerce St., Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2275
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Geneva County Probate Court (marriage licenses, will and estate files, land deeds – see Probate section above)
Local societies
No dedicated Geneva County genealogical or historical society was confirmed in available directories. Geneva falls under Alabama Genealogical Society District 9 (with Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Henry, Houston, and Pike counties).
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Geneva County Probate Office 200 North Commerce Street, Geneva, AL 36340 Mailing address: P.O. Box 430, Geneva, AL 36340 (334) 684-5641 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (call ahead to confirm, especially around lunch)
Step 1: figure out which path applies
This is the fork in the road that determines everything else – how long it takes, what it costs, and whether you need an attorney.
Small/Summary Distribution – for estates made up of personal property only (no real estate) worth up to roughly $47,000 (the threshold is CPI-adjusted annually; it rose from about $36,000 to ~$47,000 under the Revised Alabama Small Estates Act, effective October 1, 2025). No personal representative is appointed, and there’s no months-long court oversight – just a single verified petition.
Formal Probate – required if the estate includes real property, exceeds the small-estate threshold, or there’s a dispute among heirs. This appoints a personal representative (an executor if there’s a will, an administrator if there isn’t) with legal authority to act for the estate.
If the estate qualifies for summary distribution
Wait at least 30 days after the death before filing – filings submitted earlier will be rejected.
The surviving spouse (if there is one) is the only person who can file; if there’s no surviving spouse, any rightful heir can.
File a verified petition with the Geneva County Probate Court listing the decedent’s assets, debts, and heirs, plus the will if one exists.
Notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; no distribution can happen until 30 days after publication.
The petitioner must separately notify the Alabama Medicaid Agency by certified mail (Medicaid has 30 days to respond with any claim against the estate – this step is required in every case, not just where Medicaid was involved).
Once both 30-day windows close and the judge approves, the court issues an order you can present to banks or other institutions to claim and distribute the property.
Simple, uncontested cases can wrap up in weeks to a few months. Anything with disputed debts or unclear heirs takes longer.
If formal probate is required
Gather what you’ll need before your first visit: the original will (if any), several certified copies of the death certificate, a list of assets and debts, and names/addresses of all heirs and beneficiaries.
File a Petition for Letters Testamentary (with a will) or Petition for Letters of Administration (without one). Filing fee is a flat $45, plus $3/page for wills over 5 pages, and covers three certified copies of the letters.
Creditor notice must be published once a week for three successive weeks in a Geneva County newspaper of general circulation.
If uncontested with waivers filed, a hearing may not be required; otherwise the judge holds one and, if approved, issues the Letters.
The personal representative then has 2 months to file a full inventory of estate assets, and creditors have 6 months from the grant of letters (or 5 months from first publication, whichever is later) to submit claims.
After debts and taxes are settled, the representative files a final accounting; once approved, assets are distributed and the estate is formally closed.
Alabama requires an estate to stay open a minimum of 6 months, whether or not there’s a will.
A will must be filed for probate within 5 years of the date of death, or it loses effect.
What it costs
Court filing: $45 flat (plus the per-page will fee noted above).
Personal representative compensation: capped by law at 2.5% of the estate’s value received plus 2.5% of disbursements (extra allowed for genuinely extraordinary work).
Attorney fees: not fixed by statute – negotiated between the family and the attorney. Alabama doesn’t require an attorney for probate, but most formal (non-small-estate) cases benefit from one, especially if there’s a dispute or the estate includes real property.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
200 N. Commerce St., Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2275
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
602 S. Commerce St., Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2378
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
BOARD OF REGISTRARS (Voter Registration)
200 N. Commerce St., Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2275
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
401 S. Academy St., Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2258
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM
Health Dept
Geneva County Health Dept
DHR / SNAP / Medicaid
dhr.alabama.gov 211
WIC
Up to 185% FPL — call Health Dept
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Geneva County Health Department
Address: 400 W Magnolia Ave, Geneva, AL 36340
Phone: (334) 684-2245
Website: alabamapublichealth.gov/geneva
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Notes: Rural south Alabama; limited local healthcare; health department serves as primary care access
Editorial independence: CountyOffices maintains strict editorial independence from our affiliate partners. Our content is researched from official government sources. Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations or the information we publish.
Editorial Trust
5 official sources cited
Reviewed by CountyOffices Editorial Team
Last verified June 2026
County Facts
County Seat: Geneva
Population: 26,659
Area: 579 sq mi
Established: 1868
Tier: 3
Public Records
TruthFinder
Search public records for Geneva County residents.
