Marriage License

NOTIFICATION OF MOVE

The Marriage License Index is now available on our Website

You may now search & view Montgomery County marriage license indexes from approximately 1975 to present. Records prior to 1975 are being added; however, not all older records are available on line at this time.

• If you are searching for a pre-1975 license that is not listed, contact our recording section at 334-832-1239.  
• Records that list no marriage information but list a book & page number and  "M" as the supplement number must be researched with the Recording Section. Call 334-832-1236.

CLICK HERE to begin your search. 

Requirements for Issuance of Marriage Licenses

This information is provided for persons interested in purchasing a marriage license in Montgomery County. Requirements/Information may differ in other counties in Alabama.

General information

• Licenses are issued Monday through Friday between the hours of  8:00 am and 5:00 pm at the Montgomery County Courthouse Annex III, 101  S. Lawrence St, 2^nd Floor.

• Legal age to marry without parental consent is 18.  Individuals who are 16 & 17 years old must meet requirements listed below.

• Both parties must be present to apply for a license (no blood test required). No waiting period after license is issued.

• License is $40.00 and must be used within 30 days from the date of issuance.

• The license is valid for marriages performed in any county in Alabama. It may not be used out of state.

• Applicants divorced less than 60 days may not purchase a marriage license unless he/she is marrying his/her former spouse

• Payments accepted: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, or local check

Courthouse Ceremonies:

• By appointment only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons between 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Call 334-832-1235 for an appointment. 
• Witnesses are not necessary 
• The ceremony will be performed in a multi-purpose room on the 2nd floor. No music allowed.
• Total cost is $72.50 - $25.00 of which must be paid in cash to the magistrate.

The marriage license application form is available on the website. The application must be completed in black ink.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MARRIAGE APPLICATION

Requirements For Persons 18 years or older

Non-citizens of the United States must provide proof of legal presence in the United States in the form of valid immigration documents or passport.

 Each applicant must provide one of the following:

1. An official Picture ID (passport, military ID, State issued ID, Driver's License).
2. An original certified copy of the state issued birth certificate (hospital copy not acceptable) and original social security card.
3. U. S. Government issued Immigration Services Picture ID Card (green card, visa, alien resident card, etc.).

Requirements For Persons 16 or 17 years of age

At least one parent must be a legal resident of Montgomery County (proof  of residency is required).  All  requirements listed below must be met:

1. Once residency is established, both parents must be present, or the custodial parent must provide a certified  copy of the divorce or legal document that grants care, custody, and control to the custodial parent (subject to review and decision by Licensing Authority).
2. An original certified copy of the state issued birth certificate for the minor.
3. Official picture identification for minor and each parent or legal guardian.

Copy of Marriage Record / Divorce Record
You may contact the county office that issued the license (if known) or the State of Alabama, Center for Health Statistics if  the issuing county is unknown. www.adph.org

Montgomery County Marriage Records
100 S. Lawrence St, 2^nd Floor
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-1235 

Montgomery County Divorce Records
1111 Air Base Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36108
334-240-7380

State of Alabama, Center for Health Statistics
3060 Mobile Hwy,
Montgomery, AL 36108
334-206-5418
www.adph.org

Office hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, .

Directions to Montgomery County Courthouse Annex III

I65 Traveling South

Exit 172 (Clay Street exit).  Turn  left on Herron Street.  Herron Street  will change to Madison Avenue.  Turn right on Lawrence Street.  Go 3 blocks.  The Courthouse Annex (red brick building) is located at the corner of Washington Street and Lawrence Street on the left.

I65 Traveling North

Exit 172 (Herron Street exit). Herron Street  will change to Madison Avenue.  Turn right on Lawrence Street.  Go 3 blocks.  The Courthouse Annex (red brick building) is located at the corner of Washington Street and Lawrence Street on the left.

I85 Traveling South 

Exit at Exit 1 (Union Street). Follow Union Street to Washington Avenue. Turn left on Washington Avenue. Go 5 blocks.  Courthouse Annex (red brick building) is located at the left corner of Washington Street and Lawrence Street