Vital records in Alabama — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records — can be obtained from Judge of Probate (marriage) / ADPH (birth, death). Marriage licenses are issued by the Judge of Probate.
What this page covers: Alabama vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact Judge of Probate (marriage) / ADPH (birth, death). For marriage licenses, contact the Judge of Probate in the county where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
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