How to Obtain a Marriage License in Shelby County, Alabama
If you are getting married and reside in Shelby County, Alabama, you must obtain a marriage license, regardless of whether the ceremony is being held at the courthouse or a location such as a local church or reception hall. Once the license is obtained, you have 30 days to complete the ceremony and file the license with the Shelby County Courthouse. Unlike some states, Alabama does not require a blood test prior to the issuance of a marriage license. The minimum age for marriage in the state of Alabama is 16.
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Instructions
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Visit the Judge of Probate's office at the Shelby County Courthouse. Both parties must be present to obtain a marriage license in Shelby County.
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Fill out the required marriage license application. Prior to submitting, verify that all information is correct. Once the marriage license has been processed, only a judge or magistrate may make changes to the document, which will require a hearing and additional fees.
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Provide a government-issued form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport. The identification must be valid at the time it is presented. Both parties must provide identification.
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Pay the fee by check or cash. If paying by cash, provide the exact amount; the Judge Probate Office may not have change on hand. The Shelby County Courthouse does not accept credit or debit cards.
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Tips & Warnings
Once you have received your marriage license, you must be married within 30 days of the date of issue.
A judge or ordained minister must perform the ceremony; that person will be required to complete the relevant portion of the marriage license prior to it being filed at the courthouse.
If the bride or the groom are 16 or 17 years of age, contact the Probate Office for specific requirements prior to appearing at the courthouse.
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