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Obtaining your Alabama Marriage License
by BamaBride.com
When should we apply for our marriage license?
We recommend applying for your marriage license approximately 3 weeks before your wedding. Alabama Licenses are effective immediately and expire after 30 days. Although you should not wait for the last minute, you do not want to obtain your license anymore than 30 days prior to your wedding. Remember, both parties must be present to apply for the marriage license.
How much does a marriage license cost?
Fees vary from county to county, however, Alabama Marriage Licenses cost approximately $43.00. If the marriage is performed at the clerk's office, the fee is approximately $55.00. Cash is the only accepted form of payment.
Is there a waiting period?
There is no waiting period for an Alabama Marriage License and it is valid upon issuance.
Are blood tests required?
There are no blood test requirements in the State of Alabama.
What are the residency requirements?
You do not have to be a resident of Alabama to obtain an Alabama Marriage License.
What are the age requirements?
Persons 18 years or older may marry without parental consent. Parental consent and presence is required for persons under the age of 18. In addition, a $200 bond must be paid to the state for the marriage of a minor.
What documents are required?
All applicants must supply their social security number, as well as a valid photo id or birth certificate. If you have been divorced within the last 6 months, you must provide a copy of your divorce decree. You may not marry anyone other than your former spouse within 60 days of your divorce. If you have been widowed with the last 30 days, you must provide a copy of your spouses death certificate.
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.
Where are marriage licenses obtained?
You must visit your County Clerk offices to obtain an Alabama Marriage License. Please see the following Country Clerk Directory:
Autauga County Probate
Prattville, AL
334. 361. 3731
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Baldwin County Court
Minette, AL
334. 928. 2785
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Barbour County Court
Clayton, AL
334. 775. 8371
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Bibb County Court
Centreville, AL
205. 926. 3104
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Blount County Clerk
Oneonta, AL
205. 625. 4191
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Bullock County Court
Union Springs, AL
334. 738. 2250
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Butler County Court
Greenville, AL
334.382.3512
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Calhoun County Court
Anniston, AL
256. 236. 8231
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Chambers County Court
Lafayette, AL
334. 642. 5348
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Cherokee County Court
Centre, AL
256. 927. 3363
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Chilton County Probate
Clanton, AL
205. 755. 1555
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Choctaw County Court
Butler, AL
205. 459. 2417
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Clarke Probate Court
Grove Hill, AL
334. 75. 3251
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Clay County Court
Ashland, AL
256. 354. 2198
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Cleburne County Court
Heflin, AL
205. 463. 5655
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Coffee County Probate
Enterprise, AL
334. 347. 2688
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Coffee-A County Probate
Elba, AL
334. 897. 2211
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Colbert County Clerk
Tuscumbia, AL
256. 386. 8542
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Conecuh Probate Office
Evergreen, AL
334. 548. 2365
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Coosa County Probate
Rockford, AL
256. 377. 4919
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Covington County Probate
Andalusia, AL
334. 222. 3189
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Crenshaw County Probate
Luverne, AL
334. 335. 6568
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Cullman County Court
Cullman, AL
501. 965. 2129
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Dale County Probate
Qzark, AL
334. 774. 2754
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Dallas Probate Office
Selma, AL
334. 874. 2516
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De Kalb County Court
Fort Payne, AL
256. 845. 8510
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Elmore County Court
Wetumpka, AL
334. 567. 1138
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Escambia County Court
Brewton, AL
334. 867. 0263
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Etowah County Court
Gadsden, AL
256. 549. 5334
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Fayette County Probate
Fayette, AL
205. 932. 5916
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Franklin County Probate
Russellville, AL
256. 332. 8801
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Geneva County Probate
Geneva, AL
334. 684. 2276
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Greene County Probate
Eutaw, AL
205. 372. 3340
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Hale County Probate
Greensboro, AL
334. 624. 7391
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Henry County Probate
Abbeville, AL
334. 585. 3257
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Houston County Probate
Dothan, AL
334. 677. 4719
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Jackson County Probate
Scottsboro, AL
256. 574. 9290
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Lamar County Court
Vernon, AL
205. 695. 9119
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Lauderdale County Court
Florence, AL
256. 760. 5800
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Lawrence County Court
Moulton, AL
256. 974. 2439
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Lee County Court
Opelika, AL
334. 745. 9761
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Limestone County Court
Athens, AL
256. 233. 6427
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Lowndes County Court
Hayneville, AL
334. 548. 2365
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Macon County Court
Tuskegee, AL
334. 724. 2611
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Madison County Court
Huntsville, AL
256. 532. 3330
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Marengo County Court
Linden, AL
334. 295. 2210
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Marion County Court
Hamilton, AL
205. 921. 2471
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Marshall County Court
Guntersville, AL
256. 571. 7764
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Mobile County Court
Mobile, AL
334. 937. 9561
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Monroe County Court
Monroeville, AL
334. 743. 4107
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Montgomery County Court
Montgomery, AL
334. 832. 1304
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Morgan County Court
Decatur, AL
256. 351. 4675
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Perry County Court
Marion, AL
334. 683. 2210
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Pickens County Court
Carrollton, AL
205. 367. 2010
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Pike County Court
Troy, AL
334. 566. 1246
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Randolph County Court
Wedowee, AL
256. 357. 4933
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Russell County Court
Pheonix City, AL
334. 298. 0509
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Shelby County Court
Columbiana, AL
205. 669. 3710
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St Clair County Court
Ashville, AL
205. 338. 9449
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Sumter County Court
Livingston, AL
205. 652. 7281
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Talladega County Probate
Talladega, AL
256. 245. 2900
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Tallapoosa County Court
Dadeville, AL
256. 825. 4266
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Tuscaloosa County Court
Tuscaloosa, AL
205. 349. 3870
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Walker County Court
Jasper, AL
205. 384. 7281
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Washington County Court
Chatom, AL
334. 847. 2201
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Wilcox County Court
Camden, AL
334. 682. 4883
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Winston County Court
Double Springs, AL
205. 489. 5219 |
This information is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate and should not be considered legal advice.
Information Sources:
http://www.weddingvendors.com/marriage-license-laws/united-states/alabama/
http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/p/alabama.htm
http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/alabama/index.shtml
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