Alabama marriage license guide with city-by-city costs, waiting periods, validity rules, requirements, and official source links.
Decision guide
This comparison uses verified CivillyWed city data to show which covered cities fit common marriage-license planning needs.
Birmingham lists a $70 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 30 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
Evidence: fee, wait time, validity window.
Montgomery lists a $78 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a Record Within 30 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
Evidence: fee, wait time, validity window.
These city guides use the courthouse, city hall, licence and civil ceremony language couples naturally use when planning.
| City | Fee ↕ | Wait ↕ | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $70 | no waiting period | 30 Days |
| Montgomery | $78 | no waiting period | Record Within 30 Days |