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Marriage Certificates can only be notarized by an Alabama Notary.
How to request and receive a certified marriage certificate
Hours
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Must be in the office by 5:00.
Marriage Certificates can only be notarized by an Alabama Notary.
Cost
We accept cash or debit or credit cards. A 2.5% additional charge for anyone using debit or credit cards.
Marriage Certificates Only
Recording of Marriage Certificate: $80
Recording of Marriage Certificate Correction: $80
A couple can not sign a marriage certificate before sixty (60) days of a final divorce decree.
Age Guidelines
Instructions
You may obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate in one of two ways:
- In-person
Come into the Probate office with a valid photo identification. - Via USPS mail
You must submit a written request to the Probate Office. The written request must include the following information:- Full Name of EACH spouse.
- Copy of your valid photo identification
- Money Order for payment ($3.00 per certified copy)
A money order needs to be made out to Judge Patrick H. Davenport - Self-addressed stamped envelope
Amendments
- Amendment to Alabama Marriage Certificate and Decree of Correction
- Amending an Alabama Marriage Certificate Guidelines
- Marriage Amendment Instructions for Spouses
Contact Information:
Patrick H. Davenport
Judge of Probate
P.O. Drawer 6406
Dothan, AL 36302
Phone: 334-677-4723