Henry County Marriage Records Search

Henry County marriage licenses are filed at the Probate Court in Abbeville. A satellite office operates in Headland. This gives residents two options for service. The county sits in southeast Alabama near the Georgia line. About 17,000 people live here. The county uses a 4-day work week. Offices are closed on Fridays.

Henry County Probate Court

The main Probate Court is in Abbeville. This is the county seat. The office handles marriages, estates, wills, and other probate matters. Staff can help with questions about the filing process. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.

A satellite office operates in Headland. This serves residents in the northern part of the county. Both locations handle marriage license filings. Call ahead to confirm services at the Headland location. The main office in Abbeville has all services.

Note: The county operates on a 4-day week. Plan your visit for Monday through Thursday.

Henry County Marriage License Fees

The recording fee is $75 in Henry County. This covers filing and recording your marriage license. The fee includes state and county portions. Part goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund by law.

Payment is due when you file. Cash is accepted. Ask about checks or cards when you call. Payment options may be limited at small county offices. Bring cash to be safe. The clerk can confirm what they accept.

Need extra copies? Get them from the Probate Court. Certified copies cost a few dollars. The state has records from 1936 forward. Order through VitalChek for $15 plus service fees.

How to File in Henry County

Start by downloading the form. Get it from the Alabama Department of Public Health website. Type all information. Do not handwrite. Print the form but wait to sign until a notary is present.

Both parties complete their sections. Include names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and addresses. List prior marriages and how they ended. Both must sign. Both signatures need notarization by an Alabama notary.

To file in Henry County, bring these items:

• Completed marriage license form (typed)
• Both signatures notarized by an Alabama notary
• Valid photo ID for the person filing
• $75 recording fee

The deadline is 30 days from the second signature. The marriage is legal on that date. Miss the deadline and the form becomes void. You would need a new form to start over.

Only one person needs to visit. Bring ID. The clerk reviews your documents and records the license. You leave with a copy. Remember, offices close on Fridays.

Can You Search Henry Records Online?

Henry County uses the Ingenuity system. Some records may be available online. Marriage licenses from recent years might be searchable. For older records, contact the Probate Court directly. Call or visit to ask about specific records.

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

Marriage records are public in Alabama. Anyone can request a copy. You do not have to be named on the license. Provide names and approximate date to help find the record.

Henry County's Headland Satellite Office

Henry County has a satellite office in Headland. This serves residents in the northern part of the county. The main office is in Abbeville. Having two locations makes services more accessible. People do not have to drive as far.

The Probate Judge in Henry County also chairs the County Commission. This dual role is common in smaller Alabama counties. The judge handles both probate matters and county government. It means the same person who records your marriage also helps run the county.

Call ahead before visiting the Headland office. Services may vary. The Abbeville location has full services. Either office can help with marriage licenses. Pick the one closer to you.

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 created this system. The law took effect August 29, 2019.

No ceremony is required. No officiant is needed. No witnesses must be present. The marriage is a contract between two people. Both sign, get it notarized, and file. The marriage is legal on the date of the second signature.

You must be 18 to marry without consent. Ages 16 and 17 need parental consent. A notarized affidavit is required. No one under 16 can marry. See Section 30-1-4 for details.

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

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes Abbeville, Headland, and Newville. Abbeville is the county seat. Headland is the largest city. None have populations over 50,000. All residents file marriage licenses at the Henry County Probate Court.

The county borders Georgia. It is in the Wiregrass region of Alabama. The area is rural with small-town values. The Probate Court serves all residents whether they use the Abbeville or Headland office.

Nearby Counties

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

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