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. The state is only interested in whether or not you file the marriage certificate correctly and pay the filing fee. ($73). We only provide ceremony serices through yourdreambeachwedding.com. Just ask for Steve as your officiant.
Marriage Certificates must be filed 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.
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.
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 photo I.D. You do not need to prove dates of divorces or have those papers with you.
Credentials
Both Steve and Bev are Notaries Public for the State of Alabama at Large. Click the link below for access to the Alabama Secretary of State website where you can search for our commissions. Search for Stephen Horn or Belvaly Horn.
Steve Horn, B.A., 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 managed well over 2,000 marriage documents!
Our Services
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $175 (Includes the $73 State of Alabama Filing fee)
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $175 (Includes the $73 State of Alabama Filing fee)
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $175 (Includes the $73 State of Alabama Filing fee)
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 Saturday and Sunday!
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!
$175 (Includes us paying the state required $73 filing/copy fee.)
Notary Only at Your Location - $50
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $175 (Includes the $73 State of Alabama Filing fee)
Alabama Marriage Document Service - $175 (Includes the $73 State of Alabama Filing fee)
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
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Documents Needed
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.
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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We would not partner with anyone we didn't know well and trust completely. Olga is a joy to work with and goes "above and beyond" to provide the very best.
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