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How to obtain copies of marriage license in Alabama

To formally marry someone, you must obtain a license from the state. A copy of marriage license in Alabama will be issued for a fee by the county in which you are undertaking the ceremony. This certified copy will be necessary in order to have your marriage legally recognized. 

Once you have obtained copies of marriage license in Alabama, you must have the ceremony performed within 30 days. After this period has expired, you will not be able to undertake the ceremony. You will need to request another copy of marriage license in Alabama to perform the ceremony.

While it is possible for those aged 16 and 17 to get married, this cannot be done without parental consent. Obtaining the copies of marriage license in Alabama necessary for the ceremony means all parents must come in person to give their written consent. Those 18 and older will only need a government-issued driver's license for this document if they are American citizens. Legal aliens will need a copy of their visa as well their passport in order to obtain a copy of marriage license in Alabama. Contrary to popular belief, it is no longer required to undergo a blood test to obtain this document. 

Maintain this documentation for future reference. You will need copies of marriage license in Alabama if you file for divorce at a later date. Additionally, you may need this paperwork if your spouse dies and you are having difficulty receiving the portion of their estate set aside in their will. A copy of marriage license in Alabama may be necessary to prove you are legally entitled to part of their assets.

If you misplace this document, you may need to replace it at a later date. Obtaining copies of marriage license in Alabama must be done through the court in the county in which you were married. This may be done either in person or through the mail. The fee for each copy of marriage license in Alabama varies from county to county but will not exceed $5.

You must assemble a few facts before receiving this document. The court will need the following details to issue copies of marriage license in Alabama:

• The full name of both spouses

• The date on which the marriage occurred

• A phone number at which you can be contacted

If you are seeking a copy of marriage license in Alabama that dates back a long period of time, you may need to get in touch with the local public library, city archives or other facility. Generally speaking, any ceremony which occurred more than 30 years ago will not still be maintained by the court. However, every county has a different cut-off date for when it transfers copies of marriage license in Alabama from the court building to another facility. Find the website of the court in the county from which you  need this document to determine which office can best help you.

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