Two offices within Baldwin County’s Central Annex will be closed for nearly a year for renovations that will better accommodate the county’s growing population.

“We encourage customers, during this time, to visit any of our other convenient locations in Bay Minette, Fairhope, or Foley,” said Baldwin County Judge of Probate Harry D’Olive in a news release. “Additionally, many services are available online…and customers are reminded of the ‘mail-in’ renewal option. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve your customer service experience.”

On Thursday, the revenue commission office and the probate office in the central annex in Robertsdale will close for the next ten months to complete renovations to expand the lobby area and employee spaces, among other upgrades.

When it is completed, there will be a larger queuing area for both offices, and increased capacity in the service area, Taylor Bufkin, a spokesperson for the county, said in an email. The renovations should increase efficiency at the two offices.

In total, the renovations will cost more than $1.6 million, Bufkin said. The money was allocated in the county’s fiscal year 2026 budget.

In the meantime, county residents can use the probate and revenue offices in Bay Minette, Fairhope, or Foley.

Baldwin County is approximately 1,600 square miles; it is Alabama’s largest county and larger than the state of Rhode Island. But it’s also the second-fastest growing county in Alabama: in 2024, the county added around 7,500 people, growing by about 3%.

People use the county probate offices for a variety of services, including vehicle registration, license renewal, and ID services.

Revenue offices are used for things like property tax services, homestead exemptions, and property assessments.

The renovations are not related to recent changes in Baldwin County’s court system, Bufkin said. In 2023, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that would allocate two more circuit court judges and one more district judge in Baldwin County in order to compensate for the county’s growing population.