License Info
Marriage License Information
To be married in the state of Alabama, a marriage license is required, and may be obtained from any Alabama county courthouse. You do not have to be a resident of Alabama. A blood test is not required and there is no waiting period. You will need ID - a driver’s license or birth certificate and your Social Security number. Both parties must be physically present when the license is obtained. If divorced, you may need a copy of your divorce decree.
You must be 18 years of age. Under age weddings are permitted with parent’s consent. You would have to present a certified copy of your birth certificate. Both parents must be present with identification.
There are no same sex marriages in Alabama. There are no proxy marriages.
Payment can be made at the courthouse. You must bring cash. Some counties will accept credit cards but most of them do not. The license is good for 30 days. There is no waiting period after receiving your license. You can be married immediately.
If you do not bring your license with you to the chapel, your wedding will have to be rescheduled.
Following are a few of the license offices in our area:
Blount County
Clerk Probate Records
Oneonta, AL
(205) 625-4191
Calhoun County
Probate Court
1702 Noble St Suite 102
Anniston, AL
(256) 236-8231
Choctaw County
Probate Court
117 South Mullberry St #9
Butler, AL
(205) 459-2417
Colbert County
Tuscumbia, AL
(256) 386-8542
Cullman County
Probate Court
Cullman, AL
(256) 739-3530
De Calb County
Probate Court
300 Grand Ave., SW #100
Fort Payne, AL
(256) 845-8510
Etowah County
Probate Court
800 Forrest Ave.
Gadsden, AL
(256) 549-5334
Franklin County
Probate Office
Russellville, AL
(256) 332-8801
Jackson County
Probate Office
Scottsboro, AL
(256) 574-9290
Lamar County
Probate Court
N. Pond St & Courthouse Sq.
Vernon, AL
(205) 695-9119
Lauderdale County
Probate Court
200 South Court
Florence, AL
(256) 760-760-5800
Lawrence County
Probate Court
14330 Court St #102
Moulton, AL
(256) 974-2439
Limestone County
Probate Court
200 W Washington St
Athens, AL
(256) 233-6427
Madison County
Probate Court
100 Northside Sq.
Huntsville, AL
(256) 532-3330
Marion County
Probate Court
Military St
Hamilton, AL
(205) 921-2471
Marshall County
Probate Court
425 Gunter Ave #110
Guntersville, AL
(256) 571-7764
Morgan County
Probate Court
302 Lee St
Decatur, AL
(256) 351-4675
Pickens County
Probate Court
Carrollton, AL
(205) 367-2010
Sumter County
Probate Court
Livingston, AL
(205) 652-7281
Tuscaloosa County
Probate Court
Tuscaloosa, AL
(205) 349-3870
Walker County
Probate Court
1803 3rd Ave SW
Jasper, AL
(205) 384-7281
Winston County
Probate Court
11 Blake Dr #7
Double Springs, AL
(205) 489-5219
