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Alabama - Obtain a Marriage License

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Call the county court or probate office where you plan to obtain a license. List of counties can be found here: http://info.alabama.gov/directory_county.aspx.
  2. Obtain required documents needed for marriage license application.
  3. Visit the county court or probate office to apply for a marriage license. The couple must be present during application.
  4. Approach the clerk and ask for marriage license application. Present your identification.
  5. Complete the application form.
  6. Pay the fees.
  7. Receive your marriage license.
  8. Get married in the state of Alabama within 30 days of when the license was issued.
  9. Return the license, signed by an officiant, to the court office and receive a certified marriage certificate.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security number
  • a copy of Divorce Decree (if applicable)
  • personal information about you and your parents



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Office of Probate Judge Steven L. Reed
100 South Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 223
Montgomery, Alabama 36101-0223
334.832.1240
[email protected]

Marriage Licenses:
101 South Lawrence Street
334-832-1235

Alabama County Clerk's Offices:
http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/alabama/



EligibilityEdit

The legal age to marry without parental consent is 18 years.

Individuals who are at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age may need to meet certain requirements.

For those aged 16 and 17, you may obtain a license if parents of both parties are present, has given their consent in writing and can present a valid identification.

For those who have been divorced, you may not apply for a license within 60 days after your divorce was granted unless you are remarrying your former spouse.


Notes:

  • A premarital blood test is no longer required in order to obtain a Marriage License in Alabama.
  • No person under the age of sixteen (16) can obtain a marriage license in the State of Alabama.



FeesEdit

  • Marriage License: Ranges from $40-$80.

Cash or credit card requirement varies depending on a county. Some locals charge $2 for using a credit card. License fees also vary. $43.35+ for marriage license only; $63+ for license, ceremony and a certified copy.



ValidityEdit

All Marriage licenses issued can only be issued in the State of Alabama. It expires in thirty (30) days from the date it was issued.



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Need for the DocumentEdit

A marriage license is required for a marriage to be legally recognized in the State of Alabama. The Probate Judge is responsible for issuing marriage licenses, under Alabama law, marriage licenses issuance is purely ministerial and probate judges have no discretion when carrying out this duty.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a Marriage License in Alabama.



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External LinksEdit

Alabama Marriage License: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/alabama/



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