Access Greene County Marriage Records

Greene County marriage licenses are filed at the Probate Court in Eutaw. This rural county in west Alabama has about 8,000 residents. It is one of the smallest counties in the state. Greene County keeps marriage records going back to 1823. That makes its archives among the oldest in Alabama. The county has no official website. You must call or visit for services.

Greene County Probate Court

The Probate Court handles all marriage filings in Greene County. The office is in the historic courthouse in Eutaw. Staff manage marriages, estates, wills, and other probate matters. The small office serves a small population. Wait times are usually short.

Greene County does not have an official county website. Online information is limited. You need to call or visit for specific details. Staff can answer questions about forms, fees, and procedures. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.

Note: Call ahead to confirm hours and fee amounts before making the trip.

Greene County Marriage License Fees

The recording fee is $78 in Greene County. This covers the cost to file your marriage license. The fee includes state and county portions. Part goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund as required by law.

Payment is due when you file. Cash is accepted. Check with the office about other payment options. Small rural counties sometimes have limited choices. Bring cash to be safe. The clerk can tell you what they accept when you call.

Need copies? Get them from the Probate Court. Certified copies cost a few dollars. The state has records from August 1936 forward. Order state copies through VitalChek for $15 plus fees. County copies of older records may only be available in person.

How to File in Greene County

Start with the form. Download it from the Alabama Department of Public Health website. Type all the information. Do not handwrite. Print the form but wait to sign until you have a notary.

Both parties fill out their sections. Include names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and current addresses. List any prior marriages and how they ended. Both must sign. Both signatures require notarization by an Alabama notary public.

To file in Greene County, bring:

• Completed marriage license form (typed)
• Both signatures notarized by an Alabama notary
• Valid photo ID for the person filing
• $78 recording fee

The deadline is 30 days from the second signature. The marriage is legal on that date, not when you file. Miss the deadline and the form expires. Start over with a new one if that happens.

Only one person needs to visit. Bring your ID. Staff will review and record your license. Processing takes just a few minutes. You leave with a copy.

Can You Search Greene Records Online?

Greene County has limited online presence. The county does not have an official website. Some records may be in the Ingenuity system. For marriage records, you likely need to call or visit. The Probate Court can search their records for you.

The state has records from August 1936 to present. The Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery manages them. Order copies online through VitalChek. The fee is $15 for search and first copy. Additional copies cost $6 each.

For records before 1936, Greene County is your only option. The county has records dating to 1823. These historical records are valuable for genealogy. Contact the Probate Court to request older records. In-person or mail requests may be needed.

Greene County's Historic Records

Greene County has marriage records going back to 1823. This is among the oldest collections in Alabama. The county was created in 1819, the same year Alabama became a state. Records from those early years survived wars and natural disasters.

These old records are valuable. Genealogists research family histories using them. Historians study early Alabama life through these documents. The courthouse in Eutaw protects these records. Some may be on microfilm. Others are original paper documents.

If you need historical records, contact the Probate Court. Staff can help with searches. Processing times vary for old records. They may need to locate the physical documents. Be patient and provide as much information as you can about what you seek.

Marriage License Laws in Alabama

Alabama does not use marriage licenses. Since 2019, couples file a license instead. Alabama Code Section 30-1-9.1 established this system. The law took effect August 29, 2019.

No ceremony is needed. No officiant is required. No witnesses are necessary. The marriage is a contract. Both parties sign, get notarized, and file with any county Probate Court. The marriage becomes legal on the date of the second signature.

You must be at least 18 to marry without consent. Ages 16 and 17 need parental consent. This requires a notarized affidavit. No one under 16 can marry. These rules are in Section 30-1-4.

If you divorced recently, wait 60 days before filing. The period starts from your final divorce decree. File too early and the court rejects your form.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County includes Eutaw, Forkland, and several small communities. Eutaw is the county seat and largest town. None have populations over 50,000. All residents file marriage licenses at the Greene County Probate Court in Eutaw.

The county is part of Alabama's Black Belt region. It is rural and sparsely populated. The economy is largely agricultural. The Probate Court serves all residents. You can also file in any other Alabama county if more convenient.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County. Each has a Probate Court that records marriage licenses.

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