Required Wait Time: There is no wait time in Alabama between applying and receiving a marriage license.Īlaska is among the most scenic states in the country to host a magical wedding-and it's ideal for destination weddings as you don’t have to be a state resident to receive an Alaska marriage license.License Expiration: The license will expire 30 days after it has been issued.Age Requirement: You must be 16 with parental or legal guardian consent to be married and 18 to be married without parental or legal guardian consent.Although in some counties nonresidents are required to wait three days before they are able to have a wedding ceremony performed by a county marriage official. State Residency: You do not have to be a resident of Alabama.Identification Needed: If you are 19 years of age or older, you must bring one of the following: a valid driver’s license, non-driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, military identification, or school record.In terms of legally marrying in Alabama, it’s pretty simple-there’s no waiting period, but marriage licenses are only valid for 30 days.
Whether you’re getting married in Birmingham or in a more rural part of the state, there’s so much to love about Alabama weddings.
