Alabama Marriage Laws

Alabama State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Any of these a licensed minister of the gospel in regular communion with the Christian church or society of which he is a member in that state may perform marriages. As well as the pastor of any religious society according to the rules of the religious society in that state may perform marriages. After the marriage, Ministers have to provide marriage certificates to the judge of probate within one month.

Information About Alabama Marriage License

If you already finalized with your marriage date, then go ahead don't just let anything put a dent in it, even the marriage laws of Alabama too. Before you apply for an Alabama marriage license, what you must know and which documents you need with you etc information is provided here.

One has to finish all the legal activities of wedding done at least a month prior the wedding date. The marriage license is valid for 30 days. Requirements keep on varying as per the county requirements in Alabama.

Identification Requirement: If your age is more than 18 then a Birth Certificate or a Driving License is valid. Here it is necessary for all applicants to provide SSN (Social Security number) at the time of application.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of Alabama.

If Previously Married: In between after 6 months from divorce, the divorce decree certified copy is necessary to be with applicant. As per the Alabama Code Section 30-2-10, one can not marry before 60 days if you are divorced.

Covenant Marriages in Alabama: Not allowed.

Wait Period in Alabama: In Alabama except after being divorced, there is no any waiting period. As you have to wait for 60 days after getting a divorce.

Marriage Fees Required in Alabama:

You can pay the fees by Cash or by credit card as per the provision of the County. Only $2 locales charge is taken from you for payment by a credit card.

License fees may also vary and for getting marriage license only it is $43.35, for getting marriage license and a certified copy of marraige certificate, it is $63.

Any Other Test Required in Alabama: Blood or other medical tests are not required.

Cousin Marriage in Alabama: It is Allowed.

Proxy Marriages in Alabama: No.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Alabama: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Alabama: Yes.

Under 18 Marriages: In case of any one of the applicants are of age less than 18 years, birth certified copy is must as well as parents of both the applicants must be present and they should have the proper court order and valid identification, or in case if the person have legal guardian, they also must be present with a legal court order and the proper identification.

Alabama state requires $200 bond payable to this State. As per the Alabama Code Section 30-1-4, who are under 16 years of age not allowed to marry.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Alabama county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.