How Do You Obtain a Florida or Alabama Marriage License?
Florida Marriage License
Every marriage license is issued by a county court judge or clerk of the circuit court under his or her hand and seal. Marriage licenses are issued by counties and you can apply for your license at any county clerk's. Click Here for Clerk of the Court contact information by county. You can get married in any county in Florida, regardless of where you obtained your marriage license. To obtain a marriage license you need:
- Identification: a picture ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, or valid passport; both parties will also have to provide their Social Security numbers, but do not need to provide their Social Security Cards.
- Fees: $93.50. Marriage license fees can be reduced by up to $32.50 if you complete a licensed Florida pre-marital course.
Marriage license is valid for 60 days after issuance. You must perform the ceremony of marriage before this 60 days has expired. Blood Tests are not required. There is a 3-day waiting period after issuance of the license before you can get married, unless you have completed the Florida pre-marital course, in which case the waiting period is waived. Florida Marriage Statutes can be found here: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0741/0741.html
Florida Marriage Records
How to obtain copies of marriage records: https://www.myfloridacounty.com/official_records/index.html?thisPage=MyFloridaCounty.ORI.Order.state.Start
Alabama Marriage License
Marriage Application Requirement Alabama:
To complete the application for a marriage license, a couple must:
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In order to get married in the State of Alabama, couples must apply in person and present identification to obtain a marriage license application.
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Requirements may vary as each county in Alabama could have their own set of rules.
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Alabama marriage license fees typically range between $40 and $80.
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You may purchase your license in any county in Alabama, it is not required that you buy it in the county where you are to be married.
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It is important that you verify all information with your local County Probate office before making a trip to purchase your marriage license.
Escambia County, Alabama
Marriage License Fee: $40.00
Post Office Box 557
Brewton, AL 36427
Ph: (251)867-0301
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m./ M – F
(except for Court Approved Holidays
Baldwin County, Alabama
Marriage License Fee: $40.00
220 Courthouse Sq
Minette, Alabama 36507
Ph: 205-937-0200
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m./ M – F
(except for Court Approved Holidays)
Mobile County, Alabama
Marriage License Fee: $74.00
Mobile County Government Center Annex building
151 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36601-0007
Ph: (251) 574-6050
8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m./ M – F
(except for Court Approved Holidays)