Alabama Marriage License

Alabama Marriage License Requirements

(Questions and Answers)

Bride and Groom must obtain an Alabama Marriage License in the State of Alabama. The fee is paid directly to the Probate Judge: The cost is determined by County ($40-104) and is currently $70 in Baldwin County, AL (as of 10/1/17).  The Alabama Marriage License is valid for 30 days after issuance, therefore the Ceremony must be done within this time frame.

Alabama Resident:

  • Bride and Groom must go to Probate Judge in State of Alabama to obtain your marriage license.
  • You must be 18 years of age to legally wed, you may be 16 years of age with parental consent in writing.
  • Bride and Groom must have a valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, state identification card, government or military identification card, or a passport.
  • A social security number is required to obtain a marriage license.
  • If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.
  • There is no waiting period for Alabama Residents, except there is a 60 day waiting period after your divorce is final.

Out of State Residents / US Citizens:

  • You may also obtain your Alabama Marriage License at any Probate Judge.
  • Bride and Groom must have valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, state identification card, government or military identification card, or a passport.
  • There is no waiting period for out of state residents.
  • If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.

International Residents:

  • You may also obtain your Alabama Marriage License at any Probate Judge in the State of Alabama.
  • Bride and Groom must have a valid photo passport.
  • If either party is from a foreign country and not a U.S. citizen, alien registration documentation, or other proof which contains an alien registration number is acceptable to obtain a marriage license.
  • If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.
  • There is no waiting period for international residents.
  • Most international counties require the bride and groom register the license at the local registrar office or government agency, please check with your embassy / consulate or appropriate office.

Baldwin County Clerk of Court – Website – (251) 937-0260

Bay Minette Location:  220 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, AL 36507

 Mobile County Alabama – Probate Judge  –  Escambia County Alabama – Probate Judge


Alabama Marriage Hand Book – Download

Download – Marriage License Application (Mobile County)

Name / Address Change Forms

Social Security – Driver License 

IRS Form 8822 – US Passport Name Change

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Alabama Probate Judge Office


County
Address
Phone
Autauga County Probate Judge 176 West 5th Street
Prattville, AL 36067
334-361-3728
Baldwin County Probate Judge 220 Courthouse Square
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-937-0285
Barbour (Eufaula) County Probate Judge 330 East Broad Street, Suite 101
Eufaula, AL 36027
334-687-1530
Bibb County Probate Judge 8 Court Square West, Suite A
Centreville, AL 35042
205-926-3108
Blount County Probate Judge 220 2nd Avenue East, Room 101
Oneonta, AL 35121
205-625-4191
Bullock County Probate Judge 217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
334-738-2250
Butler County Probate Judge 700 Court Square
Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-3512
Calhoun County Probate Judge 1702 Noble Street, Suite 102
Anniston, AL 36201
256-241-2825
Chambers County Probate Judge 2 South Lafayette Street
Lafayette, AL 36862
334-864-4341
Cherokee County Probate Judge 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 101
Centre, AL 35960
256-927-3363
Chilton County Probate Judge 500 2nd Ave North
Clanlton, AL 35045
205-755-1555
Choctaw County Probate Judge 117 South Mulberry
Butler, AL 36904
205-459-2414
Clarke County Probate Judge PO Box 10
Grove Hill, AL 36451
251-275-3251
Clay County Probate Judge PO Box 1120
Ashland, AL
256-354-2198
Cleburne County Probate Judge 120 Vickery Street, Room 101
Heflin, AL 36264
256-463-5655
Coffee (Elba) County Probate Judge 230-P North Court Ave
Elba, AL 36264
334-897-2211
Colbert County Probate Judge PO Box 47
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
256-386-8542
Conecuh County Probate Judge PO Box 149
Evergreen, AL 36401
251-578-1221
Coosa County Probate Judge PO Box 218
Rockford, AL 35136
256-377-4919
Covington County Probate Judge PO Box 789
Andalusia, AL 36420
334-428-2513
Crenshaw County Probate Judge PO Box 328
Luverne, AL 36049
334-335-6568 ext. 226
Cullman County Probate Judge PO Box 970
Cullman, AL 35056
256-775-4665
Dale County Probate Judge 1 Court Square #1
Ozark, AL 36360
334-876-4830
Dallas County Probate Judge PO Box 987
Selma, AL 36702
334-876-4830
Dekalb County Probate Judge 300 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 100
Fort Payne, AL 35967
256-845-8510
Elmore County Probate Judge 100 East Commerce
Wetumpka, AL 36092
334-567-1139
Escambia County Probate Judge PO Box 557
Brewton, AL 36427
251-867-0284
Etowah County Probate Judge 800 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-549-5342
Fayette County Probate Judge PO Box 670
Fayette, AL 35555
205-932-4519
Franklin County Probate Judge PO Box 70
Russellville, AL 35653
256-332-8801
Geneva County Probate Judge PO Box 430
Geneva, AL 36340
334-684-5640
Greene County Probate Judge 400 Morrow Ave
Eutaw, AL 35462
205-372-3340
Hale County Probate Judge 1001 Main Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
334-624-8740
Henry County Probate Judge 101 Courtsquare, Suite A
Abbeville, AL 36310
334-585-3257
Houston County Probate Judge 462 North Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36303
334-677-4792
Jackson County Probate Judge PO Box 128
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-9290
Jefferson County Probate Judge 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-325-5203
Lamar County Probate Judge 44690 Hwy 17
Vernon, AL 35592
205-695-9119
Lauderdale County Probate Judge 102 South Court Street
Florence, AL 35631
256-760-5804
Lawrence County Probate Judge 14451 Market Street, Suite 130
Moulton, AL 35650
256-974-2439
Lee County Probate Judge 251 South 9th Street
Opelika, AL 36801
334-745-9761
Limestone County Probate Judge 100 South Clinston Street, Suite B
Athens, AL 35611
256-233-6427
Lowndes County Probate Judge PO Box 5
Hayneville, AL 36040
334-548-2365
Macon County Probate Judge 101 East Northside Street
Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-724-2611
Madison County Probate Judge 100 North Side Square, Room 10
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-532-3330
Marengo County Probate Judge PO Box 480668
Linden, AL 36748
334-295-2210
Marion County Probate Judge PO Box 1687
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-2471
Marshall County Probate Judge 425 Gunter Ave, Suite 110
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-571-7764
Mobile County Probate Judge 151 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
251-574-6000
Monroe County Probate Judge PO Box 665
Monroeville, AL 36461
251-743-4107
Montgomery County Probate Judge PO Box 223
Montgomery, AL 36101
334-832-1240
Morgan County Probate Judge 302 Lee Street
Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4675
Perry County Probate Judge PO Box 478
Marion, AL 36756
334-683-2210
Pickens County Probate Judge PO Box 370
Carrollton, AL 35447
205-367-2010
Pike County Probate Judge 120 West Church Street
Troy, AL 36081
334-566-1246
Randolph County Probate Judge PO Box 249
Wedowee, AL 36278
256-357-4933
Russell County Probate Judge 1000 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
334-298-7979
Shelby County Probate Judge 112 North Main Street
Columbiana, AL 35051
205-669-3713
St. Clair County Probate Judge 165 5th Avenue, Suite 100
Ashville, AL 35953
205-594-2120
Sumter County Probate Judge PO Box 1040
Livingston, AL 35470
205-652-7281
Talladega County Probate Judge 1 Court Square
Talladega, AL 35160
256-362-4175
Tallapoosa County Probate Judge 125 N Broadnax Street, Suite 12
Dadeville, AL 36853
256-825-4266
Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge 714 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-349-3870
Walker County Probate Judge 19th Street West
Jasper, AL 35502
205-384-7284
Washington County Probate Judge PO Box 549
Chatom, AL 36518
251-847-2201
Wilcox County Probate Judge PO Box 668
Camden, AL 36726
334-682-4883
Winston County Probate Judge PO Box 27
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-489-5219