Alabama Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any AL county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is roughly $43.35+, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Alabama?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Alabama to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. A $200.00 bond must be executed and made payable to the state.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
Yes, common-law marriages are allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Autauga CountyProbate Records
134 N Court St
Prattville, AL 36067
334-361-3731
Map Baldwin County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 459
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-937-9561
Map Barbour County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 158
Clayton, AL 36016
334-775-8371
Map Bibb County
Probate Court
455 Walnut St #100
Centreville, AL 35042
205-926-3104
Map Blount County Clerk
Probate Records
P.O. Box 549
Oneonta, AL 35121
205-625-4191
Map Bullock County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 71
Union Springs, AL 36089
334-738-2250
Map Butler County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 756
Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-3512
Map Calhoun County
Probate Court
1702 Noble St Suite 102
Anniston, AL 36201
256-236-8231
Map Chambers County
Probate Court
Courthouse Sq.
Lafayette, AL 36862
334-642-5348
Map Cherokee County
Probate Court
100 E Main St
Centre, AL 35960
256-927-3363
Map Chilton County
Judge Of Probate
P.O. Box 270
Clanton, AL 35045
205-755-1555
Map Choctaw County
Probate Court
117 South Mullberry St #9
Butler, AL 36904
205-459-2417
Map Clarke Probate Court
P.O. Box 10
Grove Hill, AL 36451
334-275-3251
Map Clay County
Probate Court
Court Square
Ashland, AL 36251
256-354-2198
Map Cleburne County
Probate Court
120 Vickery St # 101
Heflin, AL 36264
205-463-5655
Map Coffee County
Judge Of Probate
P.O. Box 1256
Enterprise, AL 36330
334-347-2688
Map Coffee-A County Probate
230 Court Ave # P
Elba, AL 36323
334-897-2211
Map Colbert County Clerk
Courthouse
P.O. Box 47
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
256-386-8542
Map Conecuh Probate Office
P.O. Box 5
Jackson St
Evergreen, AL 36040
334-548-2365
Map Coosa County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 218
Rockford, AL 35136
256-377-4919
Map Covington County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 188
Andalusia, AL 36420
334-222-3189
Map Crenshaw County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 22
Luverne, AL 36049
334-335-6568
Map Cullman County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 698
Cullman, AL 35055
256-739-3530
Map Dale County
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 580
Qzark, AL 36361
334-774-2754
Map Dallas Probate
Recording Office
P.O. Box 997
Selma, AL 36701
334-874-2516
Map De Kalb County
Probate Court
300 Grand Ave, SW # 100
Fort Payne, AL 35967
256-845-8510
Map Elmore County
Probate Court
200 Commerce St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
334-567-1138
Map Escambia County
Probate Court
318 Belleville Ave
Brewton, AL 36427
334-867-0263
Map Etowah County
Probate Court
800 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35902
256-549-5334
Map Fayette County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 509
Fayette, AL 35555
205-932-5916
Map Franklin County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 70
Russellville, AL 35653
256-332-8801
Map Geneva County
Probate Office
2200 N Commerce St
Geneva, AL 36340
334-684-2276
Map Greene County
Probate Office
400 Morrow Ave
Eutaw, AL 35462
205-372-3340
Map Hale County
Probate Office
1001 Main St
Greensboro, AL 36744
334-624-7391
Map Henry County
Probate Office
101 Court Sq. # A
Abbeville, AL 36310
334-585-3257
Map Houston County
Probate Office
462 N Oates St
Dothan, AL 36303
334-677-4719
Map Jackson County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 128
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-9290
Map Lamar County
Probate Court
N Pond St & Courthouse Sq.
Vernon, AL 35592
205-695-9119
Map Lauderdale County
Probate Court
200 South Court
Florence, AL 35630
256-760-5800
Map Lawrence County
Probate Court
14330 Court St # 102
Moulton, AL 35650
256-974-2439
Map Lee County
Probate Court
215 S 8th St
Opelika, AL 36802
334-745-9761
Map Limestone County
Probate Court
200 W Washington St
Athens, AL 35611
256-233-6427
Map Lowndes County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 5
Hayneville, AL 36040
334-548-2365
Map Macon County
Probate Court
101 E Northside St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-724-2611
Map Madison County
Probate Court
100 Northside Sq.
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-532-3330
Map Marengo County
Probate Court
101 East Coats # 101
Linden, AL 36748
334-295-2210
Map Marion County
Probate Court
Military St
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-2471
Map Marshall County
Probate Court
425 Gunter Ave # 110
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-571-7764
Map Mobile County
Probate Court
101 Government St
Mobile, AL 36002
334-937-9561
Map Monroe County
Probate Court
Courthouse Square
Monroeville, AL 36461
334-743-4107
Map Montgomery County
Probate Court
101 S Lawrence St
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-1235
Map Morgan County
Probate Court
302 Lee St
Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4675
Map Perry County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 478
Marion, AL 36756
334-683-2210
Map Pickens County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 370
Carrollton, AL 35447
205-367-2010
Map Pike County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 1008
Troy, AL 36081
334-566-1246
Map Randolph County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 249
Wedowee, AL 36278
256-357-4933
Map Russell County
Probate Court
501 14th St
Pheonix City, AL 36867
334-298-0509
Map Shelby County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 825
Columbiana, AL 35051
205-669-3710
Map St Clair County
Probate Court
Court House Square
Ashville, AL 35953
205-338-9449
Map Sumter County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 1040
Livingston, AL 35470
205-652-7281
Map Talladega County
Probate Office
P.O. Box 755
Talladega, AL 35160
256-245-2900
Map Tallapoosa County
Probate Court
Courthouse
Dadeville, AL 36853
256-825-4266
Map Tuscaloosa County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 67
Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
205-349-3870
Map Walker County
Probate Court
1803 3rd Ave SW
Jasper, AL 35502
205-384-7281
Map Washington County
Probate Court
1 Court St
Chatom, AL 36518
334-847-2201
Map Wilcox County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 668
Camden, AL 36726
334-682-4883
Map Winston County
Probate Court
11 Blake Dr # 7
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-489-5219
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