Welcome to the official website of Dallas County, Alabama.  We appreciate your interest in Dallas County and hope this site will provide valuable information about our local government and community.

Selma, Alabama is the county seat of Dallas County and was established in 1865 when the the county seat was moved from Cahaba, Alabama which also served as the state capital for a brief period. Dallas County is bordered by Autauga, Chilton, Lowndes, and Perry counties. The current population of Dallas County is just under 50,000 and spans 980 square miles.

We are proud of our heritage and look forward to a bright future as a key city in the heart of the Alabama Blackbelt area. As you take a moment to browse our site, you will find information regarding the function of the Dallas County Commission, both County and State services, and answers to many frequently asked questions. You may access a directory of government offices and links to numerous websites that may be helpful to you.

The Dallas County Commission wishes to thank you for visiting our home on the Internet.  If you should have questions or wish to make any suggestions to improve our web presence, please contact us.

Thank you for your interest in Dallas County.