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Moving to “Paradise” – Getting Settled in Baldwin County
Baldwin County is the largest county in Alabama by land area, stretching across more than 1,600 square miles from quiet rural communities to the Gulf Coast beaches. It is also part of one of the fastest‑growing metro areas in the United States, with thousands of new residents arriving each year for the lifestyle, schools, and business opportunities. If you are relocating here, a little planning makes settling in much easier.
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What makes Baldwin County special
A mix of small towns, coastal communities, and open countryside all within one county.
wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_County,_Alabama
Proximity to Mobile and Pensacola while still feeling relaxed and community‑oriented.
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Strong growth driven by new jobs, infrastructure investment, and a high quality of life.
https://baldwineda.com/baldwin-success-2024/
First steps for new residents
Because the county is so large and diverse, new residents need to take care of a few essentials as soon as they arrive. Baldwin County’s new‑resident resources highlight several agencies that almost everyone should contact.https://baldwineda.com/baldwin-success-2024/
Confirm your address and 9‑1‑1 addressing so emergency services, deliveries, and mail all find you correctly.
Update vehicle registrations and titles through the Probate Office, which has four locations and numerous online tools.
Handle driver license address changes or out‑of‑state transfers through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Probate Licensing Division; consider adding the STAR ID endorsement, which will be required for certain federal purposes and airline travel.
Contact the Revenue Commissioner to ensure any property tax exemptions you qualify for (such as a primary‑residence exemption) are properly recorded.
Register to vote so you can participate in local, state, and federal elections from your new address.
Staying informed and connected
Sign up for Alert Baldwin to receive emergency alerts and critical community updates right to your phone or email.
Explore Baldwin County Public Schools information if you have children and confirm which school zone serves your new address.
Set up Baldwin County Solid Waste service if you live in unincorporated areas; if you are inside city limits, your municipality typically arranges trash pickup.