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Alabama Marriage Document Service - $160 (Includes the $50 traveling notary and $73 State of Alabama
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $160 (Includes the $50 traveling notary and $73 State of Alabama
We understand that many couples simply need someone to "make it legal." Perhaps a wedding ceremony may not be right for you, you have a ceremony planned through another company or you may not have access to a computer or printer.
Maybe you just hate filling out forms!
For those who need us to handle your Alabama Marriage Document requirements, we will:
1. Accurately download, fill out, print and have your documents ready for your signatures.*
2. Purchase the required money orders for the Probate Judge.
3. Pay the legal fees ($73) for your certificate and certified copy to be mailed to you.
4. Notarize your marriage certificate the day of your wedding, even on weekends and holidays!
5. File your marriage certificate in at the Baldwin County Probate Court.
After we gather the required information from you, we will meet you at your location for your signatures. Five minutes later, your paperwork is finished and you are legally married!
$160 (Includes notarizing your certificate and paying the state required $73 filing/copy fee.)
Notary Only at Your Location - $50
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $160 (Includes the $50 traveling notary and $73 State of Alabama
If you choose to manage all of the marriage paperwork yourself, both Steve and Bev are Notaries Public who can notarize your Alabama marriage certificate.
We will be happy to come to your location (even on the beach!) in the Gulf Shores/Ft. Morgan/Foley/Orange Beach/Perdido Key area and notarize your document the day of your wedding.
Available 7 days a week!
REMEMBER, THE DAY YOUR DOCUMENT IS NOTARIZED IS THE OFFICIAL DATE OF YOUR MARRIAGE REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF YOUR WEDDING!
$50
Very Small Elopement Ceremony - $100
Very Small Elopement Ceremony - $100
I understand that many couples would like to just informally step out onto the beach and have a short, sweet ceremony to share their vows.
As a semi-retired Christian minister, I specialize exclusively in intimate, very small beach elopement wedding ceremonies for those who use our Complete Document Service.
Very Small is defined as no more than six (or so) people (including the couple) standing on the beach with no arbor, chairs, etc. and simply exchanging vows in front of an ordained minister.
My focus is on creating a simple, yet deeply meaningful ceremony on the beautiful white sand beaches of south Alabama.
Please note that I do not officiate larger gatherings, traditional weddings, or other types of ceremonies—just the special, quiet moments of love shared between two souls by the Gulf.
$100 and only available to those using our Complete Document Service.
PLEASE CONTACT STEVE DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
251-709-5007.
Credentials
Steve, Bev and Chris Horn are Notaries Public for the State of Alabama at Large. Click the link to the Alabama Secretary of State website where you can search for our commissions. Search for Stephen Horn, Belvaly Horn or Christopher S. Horn. We are all experienced and take pride in our extensive knowledge regarding Alabama Marriage Certificates and attention to detail.
Steve Horn, M.Div., D.Min is traditionally ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and served four churches in Alabama, Kentucky and Illinois as Pastor.
He has been honored to have officiated well over 5,000 wedding ceremonies and managed thousands of marriage documents!
Facts about the Alabama Marriage legal Process
Alabama no longer issues "marriage licenses."
You can not go to the courthouse and get a "marriage license" in Alabama. In fact, they would rather you not go there at all. The legal process changed in August of 2019. We are experts at managing the new process for you.
Ceremonies are not required.
The State of Alabama is not interested in whether or not you have a wedding ceremony. Ceremonies are neither required nor recorded. The state is only interested in whether or not you file the marriage certificate correctly and pay the filing fee. ($73). The date you sign your certificate is the date of your legal marraige regardless of the date of any ceremony you may have.
Marriage Certificates must be filled out, printed and filed according to strict standards.
Handwritten Alabama marriage certificates are technically allowed, but almost never accepted. The state prefers they be typed, printed, notarized and filed according to very specific instructions.
Witnesses are not required.
Because your marriage certificate has to be signed by a Notary Public, there is no requirement for witnesses.
The day a Notary Public certifies your signatures is the legal day of your marriage.
If you are having a ceremony and want your legal date to be the day of your ceremony, you must have a Notary Public certify your signatures on the marriage certificate that day. Even if it is Saturday or Sunday. As of May 18, 2022, the law specifies that ONLY Notaries Public of Alabama may notarize Alabama Marriage Certificates. This means the Alabama Marriage Certificate can only be validated within the borders of the State of Alabama. However, marriage certificates can be remotely notarized through specific process for those outside the state.
You may be married legally in Alabama regardless of where you live.
No matter where you live, you may be married using the Alabama Marriage Certificate process. We are happy to legally marry couples from other states or countries. However, you do need to be in Alabama at the time your certificate is notarized.
All we require is your photo I.D.
Once you send us the information necessary to complete your paperwork, all you need to have with you at the signing is a valid, current government issued photo I.D. such as a driver's license or passport. You do not need to prove dates of divorces or have those papers with you. You do not need a birth certificate.
Changing your name after marriage.
The Alabama Marriage Certificate does not change your name. It gives you permission to change your name. When you receive your certified copy, take it to the nearest social security office and they will change your name on your social security card. Then, take that to the local driver's license bureau. Nothing happens automatically. You must initiate the name change.
Out of State Marriage Licenses/Documents
Please note: As of May 18, 2022, the new Alabama Marriage Law requires that ONLY Notaries Public of Alabama may notarize Alabama Marriage Certificates. This means the Alabama Marriage Certificate can ONLY be validated within the borders of the State of Alabama.
Even so, there are no residency requirements. Two visitors from any country or state can marry in Alabama.
There is no waiting period. All you need are valid, current government issued photo ID's. No divorce papers or birth certificates are required.
We can have your Alabama Marriage Documents ready with very little notice!
You don't have to go to any courthouse or other location to obtain your marriage documents!
Alabama Marriage Document Service
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