Auburn Marriage License Records
Marriage licenses in Auburn are filed through the Lee County Probate Court. Auburn is home to Auburn University and has about 87,000 residents. The main Probate Court office is in Opelika, the county seat. Lee County also has a satellite office in Auburn for convenience. The recording fee is $73. This guide explains how to file your marriage license as an Auburn resident.
Auburn Quick Facts
Where to File in Auburn
Auburn residents have options for filing marriage licenses. The main Lee County Probate Court is in Opelika at 215 South 9th Street. This is about 10 miles from Auburn. The county also has satellite offices including one in Auburn.
Cities do not handle marriage records in Alabama. Only the county Probate Court can file your form. Lee County has three office locations to serve residents.
| Main Office | Lee County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 South 9th Street Opelika, AL 36801 |
| Phone | (334) 737-3670 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Fee | $73 |
The Opelika office is the main location. It handles all probate services including marriage licenses. Call ahead at (334) 737-3670 to confirm which services are available at the Auburn satellite office.
Auburn University and Lee County
Auburn University is a major presence in Lee County. The campus has over 30,000 students. Many students and staff get married while living in Auburn. The same rules apply to everyone.
Alabama has no residency requirement for marriage. You can file in Lee County even if you just moved here. Students from other states can file here. Out-of-state visitors can file here too. The key rule is about the notary.
The notary must be in Alabama. Out-of-state notarization is not valid. If you are a student from another state, you need an Alabama notary. Banks near campus offer notary services. Some UPS stores do too. The university may have notaries available.
Lee County has three office locations. The main office is in Opelika. There are satellite offices in Auburn and Phenix City. Call ahead to confirm which locations handle marriage license filing.
How to Get a Marriage License in Auburn
Alabama uses marriage licenses, not licenses. This changed in 2019. No ceremony is required. No officiant is needed. No witnesses are required. You just file a form.
First, download the official form. Go to dph1.adph.state.al.us/marriage. The form must be typed. Handwritten forms are rejected. Both parties fill out their sections completely.
Second, get both signatures notarized. Each party must sign in front of an Alabama notary. Out-of-state notarization is not valid. Find a notary at a bank, shipping store, or law office.
Third, file at the Probate Court. You have 30 days from the last signature. Pay $73. The marriage is legal on the date of the last signature, not the filing date.
Bring these items when you file:
- Completed marriage license form (typed)
- Both signatures notarized by Alabama notary
- Valid photo ID
- $73 recording fee
Auburn Marriage License Fees
Lee County charges $73 to record a marriage license. This is close to the state average. The fee includes the $60 Domestic Violence Trust Fund fee required by law.
The court accepts various payment methods. Cash and checks work. Credit and debit cards may be accepted with a fee. Call (334) 737-3670 to confirm payment options before you visit.
Certified copies cost extra. Contact the Probate Court for current copy fees. You can also order copies through VitalChek from the state for $15 plus service fees.
Can You Search Auburn Records Online?
Lee County has limited online access for marriage records. The county does not use Landmark WEB or a full online portal. For record searches, contact the Probate Court directly.
Call (334) 737-3670 to request a search. Staff can look up records by name or date. They can tell you if a record exists and how to get a copy.
For state records from August 1936 forward, use VitalChek at vitalchek.com. The state fee is $15 for the first certified copy. Extra copies cost $6 each.
Alacourt ACCESS at pa.alacourt.com has court records but focuses on court cases. Marriage licenses are probate records and may not appear there.
Alabama Marriage License Laws
Alabama changed its marriage system in 2019. The law is Alabama Code Section 30-1-9.1. It eliminated marriage licenses and created the new system.
Key requirements for marriage in Alabama:
- Both parties must be at least 18 years old
- Ages 16-17 need notarized parental consent
- Both signatures must be notarized in Alabama
- File within 30 days of the last signature
- No ceremony, officiant, or witnesses required
Marriage records are public under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21. Anyone can request copies. You do not need to be a spouse or relative.
If you were divorced, wait 60 days before filing a new marriage license. This is required by state law.
Lee County Marriage Records
Auburn is in Lee County. All marriage licenses for Auburn residents are filed with the Lee County Probate Court. For more details on the court, satellite offices, and fees, see the county page.
Other Alabama Cities
Looking for marriage license info in another Alabama city? Here are the other major cities with populations over 50,000.
- Huntsville (Madison County)
- Mobile (Mobile County)
- Birmingham (Jefferson County)
- Montgomery (Montgomery County)
- Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa County)
- Hoover (Jefferson/Shelby County)
- Dothan (Houston County)
- Madison (Madison County)
- Decatur (Morgan County)
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